Depression in patients |
Cardiac Blues |
Physical activity - Exercise right |
Ambulance CoverWA, VIC, SA, or NT Buying an ambulance subscription with your state ambulance service provider is required to ensure you are covered for all ambulance services, not just emergency. QLD or TAS You are automatically covered for ambulance services through your state government within your state. Check with your state ambulance service provider for details regarding national cover and non-emergency transport. NSW and ACT Residents in their home state, government works with your hospital cover for emergency transport. |
Medication - NPS Medicine wiseFor information on medications and to search medications for Acute Coronary Syndrome and their indications/contraindications, click the image. For patients to keep track of medicines and access important health info anytime and anywhere, especially in emergencies, your patients might find the NPS Medicinewise app very useful. It if funded by the Department of Health. Click on the image to view the app. |
Australian Clinical Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome |
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention - ATSI |
Health Info Net |
Six steps to cardiac recovery - Video seriesA series of Heart Foundation videos that you can use or recommend to your patients. Step 1: Know your diagnosis: Watch this video (6.44) Step 2: Know and manage your risk factors: Watch this video (5.00) Step 3: The Importance of cardiac rehabilitation: Watch this video (2 mins) Step 4: Taking your medication: Watch this video (2.00) Step 5: Know the warning signs: Watch this video (3.00) Step 6: Encourage follow up with your doctor: Watch this video (1.07) |
My Heart, My Life - The program |