Australians Unknowingly Living With Deadly Form of Heart Valve Disease
Doctors are concerned thousands of Australians are unknowingly living with deadly heart disease, aortic stenosis. It is estimated 9 in 10 people with aortic stenosis remain untreated, but a new listing on Medicare is making a simple procedure to fix it more accessible.
'Heart Disease Sufferers Will Have Life-saving Treatment Covered by Medicare'
A life-saving treatment bringing hope to heart disease sufferers will soon be covered by Medicare. The majority of aortic stenosis patients are currently untreated and will be able to access the much-needed treatment from July 1st.
'Sydney Grandmother First Aussie to Receive Dual Keyhole Surgery'
Until now, performing keyhole heart valve replacement surgery was a bit like trying to cook the perfect steak, says the Australian doctor who has revolutionised the procedure. The delicate operation relied heavily upon experience and instinct, as surgeons had to find the "sweet spot" when inflating the valve to make sure they had the correct level of pressure.
'Like a Landing on the Moon': Australian Doctors' Groundbreaking Heart Attack Treatment
Australian doctors have made a groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of heart attacks, a breakthrough they say is as significant as landing on the moon. They've now been given an $8 million boost to run a major trial.
In a world-first breakthrough, Macquarie University researchers have developed a reliably safe and effective way to perform keyhole heart valve replacement surgery, even for the most high-risk patients.
Until now, performing keyhole heart valve replacement surgery was a bit like trying to cook the perfect steak, says the Australian doctor who has revolutionised the procedure. The delicate operation relied heavily upon experience and instinct, as surgeons had to find the "sweet spot" when inflating the valve to make sure they had the correct level of pressure.
It Took Eight Years for Corrimal Woman's 'ticking Time Bomb' to Be Diagnosed
Even though she sought help straight away, it took eight years for the Corrimal woman to be diagnosed with microvascular disease and vasospastic angina. She says the mental toll of being dismissed by medical professionals was almost as tough as her physical symptoms.
Since 2009, the Sydney Heart Team has been successfully treating some of the country’s most challenging heart patients, returning them to an excellent quality of life.
