Heart Foundation AU (@heartfoundationau)

The goal? Help end heart disease in Australia. Follow along - and if you can, donate today. 🔗 Link in bio.

You might not realise you need the answer to this question before it's too late 💔 THE ANSWER ⬇️ C) REPOSITION OR CUT BRA! AED pads must be applied to bare skin and in the correct position, as shown on the pads. This might mean you need to reposition the person's bra OR if the bra interferes with correct placement, it needs to be removed. Most AED kits contain scissors, so cut down the front of the bra where it's fabric only ✂️ If bra removal is required, it should be done in the patient’s best interests and as discreetly and privately as possible. Once the pads are on, clothing can be placed back over the chest area to help maintain the person’s privacy. 📢 Remember: Call Triple Zero (000) straight away. The call-taker will tell you what to do and remain on the phone with you.

If you’re wondering what to do in the event of a cardiac arrest, the answer is always shockingly simple. Tap the link in bio or search “Shockingly Simple” to learn how to respond. #Shocktober #cardiacarrest #firstaid #firstaidtraining #cpr

Did you know weight loss medications can also help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke? Sometimes even independent of weight loss itself. 👇 You might know them by brand names like Ozempic or Wegovy. The medical name is GLP-1 receptor agonists, and they're increasingly being used to support both weight management and heart health, particularly for people already living with, or at high risk of, cardiovascular disease. That matters because around two in three Australian adults are living with overweight or obesity. Heart-healthy eating and physical activity remain essential for everyone, but for some people, medication can play an important role too. The best first step? Talk to your GP about what's right for you. ❤️

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☝️ FACTS ☝️ Find out how easy it is to use an AED - link in bio.

It's National Nutrition Week! AKA time to put uber eats away and cook up some heart-healthy meals 👀 But don't worry, we've got you covered 🤝 Sign up for our FREE heart-healthy dinner plans and receive 4 WEEKS of dinner recipes straight to your inbox 💌 Join via the link in our bio 🔗

Lucky we don't only have to pick three, but if you focus on anything from today- let it be these! ❤️

When someone collapses and stops breathing normally, their chance of survival drops by 7-10% every single minute without help. But if CPR and an AED shock happen within the first 3-5 minutes, survival rates jump from around 10% to 60-70% ‼️ Here's how to CALL - PUSH - SHOCK. 📱 CALL 000: This is step one, always. Do it yourself or instruct someone close by to do it. Don't assume someone else already has. 🫷 PUSH - start CPR: You don't need to be perfect. Any attempt at resuscitation is better than none. Push, hard and fast in the centre of the chest at around 100-120 bpm (think of the song Stayin' Alive). And if you don't know CPR, that's ok. The Triple Zero call taker will guide you. ⚡SHOCK - grab your nearest AED (automated external defibrillator): Modern AEDs are built for untrained bystanders. Turn it on, and it will talk you through every step. It will only deliver a shock if the heart actually needs one - you cannot use it wrong. Save this post 🔖 It might save someone's life.

It’s officially #Shocktober ⚡️ It’s time we all learned about CALL PUSH SHOCK!

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Born with it? Maybe it's FH. 💅 @fhaustralia

Knowledge is power 💪 Save this post & send to a loved one! 📍💌

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It's a no-brainer. We're all in when it comes to fighting heart disease. How can you help? Donate to the Heart Foundation ❤️

“I’m sure it’s nothing” sounds like a pretty great reason to go and see your GP 🤔

There are so many distractions between you and that walk. But one BIG reason you should choose to start. ❤️

If you can walk and talk, you're in Zone 2 🔥 and that's a good thing. Hear us out 👂

We just want him to stay heart healthy ❤️

Cafe style breaky at home 🌮 Recipe below. Subscribe to access free Winter Warmers recipes 👇 Ingredients 👇 Olive oil 2 white corn tortillas (see tips) ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 hard-boiled egg, shelled 2 tablespoons cottage cheese 100 g pouch, no drain, ready-to-eat black beans ½ small carrot, grated 1 tablespoon (20 g) chopped semi-dried tomatoes 1 green shallot, cut into thin strips ¼ cup fresh coriander sprigs Method 👇 Step 1 Heat a lightly oiled small frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook tortillas, one at a time, for 30 seconds–1 minute on each side, until lightly browned. Remove and sprinkle with paprika. Loosely cover with foil and cool. Step 2 Mash egg in a small bowl. Stir in cottage cheese. Step 3 Spread egg mixture over tortillas. Scatter over beans, carrot, tomatoes, shallot and coriander. Season with pepper. Fold in half to enclose filling. Serve straightaway or wrap in baking paper, place in a container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Hypertension / high blood pressure. Let's talk about it. 🩸

This warm winter recipe has our heart and you won't feel guilty having it on rotation 🍝 Recipe below & for more just like it - subscribe to access free Winter Warmers recipes 👇 Link in bio 🔗 Ingredients 👇 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 500 g extra lean beef mince 1 carrot, grated 200 g mushrooms, thinly sliced ¼ cup dried red lentils 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs 2 tablespoons no added salt tomato paste 2 x 400 g cans no added salt diced tomatoes 500 g packet fresh potato gnocchi ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese Fresh basil, to garnish (optional) Method Step 1 Heat oil in a large, deep, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until light golden. Step 2 Add mince. Cook, breaking up lumps, for 5-8 minutes, until browned all over. Add carrot, mushrooms, lentils, herbs and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for a further 2 minutes. Step 3 Stir in tomatoes. Rinse out tomato cans with 2 cups water, then add water to pan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Gently boil for 12 minutes. Stir in gnocchi. Gently boil for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is tender and sauce has thickened. Step 4 Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for a further 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve garnished with fresh basil (optional).

If someone is in cardiac arrest and AED could help save their life! So everyone should know how to use one. Share this post and help spread the word 🗣️ Remember any attempt to help save a life is better than no attempt at all!

On the outside, Taiya lives a vibrant life. But for more than two years, she’s been waiting for a heart transplant - living within limits most people never have to think about. Waiting means staying close to home. Keeping the phone on loud. Building her days around uncertainty and learning how to live in all the little moments in between. Taiya is strong. She’s hopeful. She’s still fighting. But with Taiya’s complex medical history, she could be waiting for years. Continued heart research can help create better treatments and more options for people waiting for a transplant like Taiya. Read Taiya’s full story 👉 Link in bio

Your new go-to creamy, dreamy breakfast smoothie 💚☁️ You'll need 👇 ½ avocado, chopped 90g frozen banana slices or 1 medium fresh banana ½ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup fat-reduced plain Greek yoghurt 2 tsp honey 15g baby spinach leaves 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons unsalted pistachio kernels, plus 2 teaspoons extra to serve Handful ice cubes (about ½ cup) Blend & enjoy 🥤

Today is the start of National Volunteer Week, and we want to CELEBRATE 🥳 the more than 1,200 Heart Foundation volunteers around the country leading #walking Groups and getting their communities #active. 👏   If you’re interested in starting or joining your local walking group, check out heartfoundationwalking.org.au/

This is what Heart Week is all about 👏 Thanks for never missing a BEAT ❤️

Statins are one of the most prescribed medications in the world. They're also one of the most misunderstood. In the latest episode of The Beat, Heart Foundation Head of Clinical Evidence Dr Dannii Dougherty explains how misinformation forms, spreads, and influences real health decisions. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio.

Hey you! 🫵 THIS is your annual reminder to book a Heart Health Check with your GP! ❤️📅 Learn more via the link in our bio 🔗

What could it be?! 🕵️‍♀️ Book yours this Heart Week 👉 link in bio!