The full guidelines and a summary from the National Heart Foundation of Australia and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand can be found here. 

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The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards provide a nationally consistent statement of the level of care consumers can expect from health service organisations.

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1. The National Hospital Morbidity Database (NHMD) is compiled from data supplied by the state and territory health authorities. It is a collection of confidential electronic summary records for separations (that is, episodes of care) in public and private hospitals in Australia. Click here to access the data.

2. Burden of Disease Study: impact and causes of illness and death in Australia 2015. This report analyses the impact of more than 200 diseases and injuries in terms of living with illness (non-fatal burden) and premature death (fatal burden). Click here to access the report.

3. Alcohol, tobacco & other drugs in Australia. Information on non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs. To access the information, click here 

For advice and support about depression and anxiety, your patient can call 1300 224 636.

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A video created by the New Zealand Heart Foundation that explains blood pressure

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Around 75% of people experience the ‘Cardiac Blues’ after a heart event. 

Read the following resources to help your patient manage and recover from the cardiac blues. 

Northern Territory guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention. 

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Heart Foundation material for health professionals to recommend to their patients. 

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This Heart Foundation resource explains what cardiac rehabilitation is and patients can find a cardiac rehabilitation service. 

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Content and resources for health professionals with useful cardiac rehabilitation. 

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