Member Profile – Lauren Blekkenhorst
WA-based Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst is optimistic about the future of cardiovascular research. “I’m hopeful that collectively as a sector we can build a vibrant and supportive cardiovascular research community to …
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WA-based Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst is optimistic about the future of cardiovascular research. “I’m hopeful that collectively as a sector we can build a vibrant and supportive cardiovascular research community to …
Three cheers for the CV Champions Class of 2022-23!! It was a huge intake this year. Congratulations to our 39 participants from 23 institutes across Australia. Sabine Allida Susann Beier …
The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) is pleased to announce that Professor Jason Kovacic has been nominated as the next ACvA President, the Board having ratified this decision on 4th May, …
Professors Markus Schlaich and Alta Schutte are the Co-Chairs of the new National Hypertension Taskforce, a joint partnership between the ACvA and Hypertension Australia. With high blood pressure as the …
Measure your blood pressure accuratley, control it, live longer. High blood pressure is the biggest single contributing risk factor to preventable deaths globally. World Hypertension Day (May 17th) is an …
Hypertension in Australia High blood pressure (hypertension) is the leading risk factor for death in Australia and globally. In Australia, raised blood pressure is responsible for 43% of coronary heart …