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2025 National Cardiovascular Data Summit

We're just back from our National Cardiovascular Data Summit held in Canberra last Friday 27 June.Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of mortality in Australia and we see data playing an integral role in improving patient outcomes.
June 25, 2025
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Professor Natasha Lannin - Shaping National Priorities for Stroke Rehabilitation

May 20, 2025
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ACvA February 2025 Newsletter

February 25, 2025
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Assistant Minister Congratulates ACvA Award Winners

February 25, 2025
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2025 National Cardiovascular Data Summit

We're just back from our National Cardiovascular Data Summit held in Canberra last Friday 27 June.Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of mortality in Australia and we see data playing an integral role in improving patient outcomes.
June 25, 2025
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Improving Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients Affected by Frailty

Dr. Julee McDonagh’s career journey from nursing to research has always been driven by a desire to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. Like many researchers, her direction has been shaped by chance encounters, sideways roles and inspirational colleagues.
April 10, 2025
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Press Release: National Initiative Aims to Improve Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients Affected by Frailty

Approximately 50% of adults living with Heart Failure are classified as frail, resulting in poorer health outcomes, higher hospitalisations, and increased mortality rates.
March 24, 2025
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Press Release: Cardiovascular and Stroke Research Excellence celebrated at ACvA Awards

Australia’s visionary cardiovascular and stroke researchers were honoured last night at the annual Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Excellence in Cardiovascular Research Awards.
February 20, 2025
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Introducing ACvA's New CEO: Rob Tassie

The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Tassie as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 3 February 2025.
December 11, 2024
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Highlights from the Inaugural National Hypertension Summit 2024

The inaugural National Hypertension Summit 2024 was held last Tuesday November 26 in Sydney.
December 2, 2024
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January 2025
State of Stroke Rehabilitation in Australia: A WHO STARS Assessment to Identify Strengths and Gaps Across Policy, Practice and Funding.
paper published in Journal 'Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports" open access
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January 2025
Cardiovascular Workforce Sustainability Sector Consultation: Recommendations From an Australian Stakeholder Summit
paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation'
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January 2025
An Expert Opinion on the Management of Frailty in Heart Failure from the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance National Taskforce
paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation'
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November 2024
The national Cardiovascular Health Leadership Research Forum: a new data-driven model placing research at the centre of improving patient outcomes
paper published in Journal 'Medical Journal of Australia' Open Access
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November 2024
Research Priorities for for Atrial Fibrillation in Australia: A Statement From the Australian CardiovascularAlliance Clinical Arrhythmia Theme
paper published in Journal 'Heart, Lung, & Circulation' Open Access
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September 2024
CAD in Australia: Identifying drivers of disparities in regional settings & approaches for measurable improvements
Workshop report
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