Screening, referral and treatment for depression in patients with coronary heart disease.

Article from The Medical Journal of Australia 

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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. 

For more information on exercise and heart conditions, click the image below

WA, 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.

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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. ​

For 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. 

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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Northern Territory guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention. 

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Provides evidence-based information to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including heart health. 

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A 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)​

A free Heart Foundation program for patients who have had a heart attack or angina. They receive an information booklet in hospital if your hospital is registered with the program. Patients must sign up to receive book two, this will be sent to their home. 

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