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More than 55 New Zealand women die from heart disease every week, making it our single biggest killer. We look at women’s risks of heart disease and what things can impact on heart disease.

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Pregnancy increases the workload on the heart. There is also a link between some pregnancy-related conditions and possible heart disease in later life. Learn more about pregnancy and the heart and find out how you can keep your heart healthy and reduce your risk.

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Heart disease kills more than 3,600 men in New Zealand each year. Heart disease disproportionately affects more Māori and Pacific men, with the mortality rate among Māori being more than twice that of non-Māori.

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A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when blood stops flowing to part of your heart. Find out about heart attack causes, what you can do to recognise a heart attack and speed your recovery.

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The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s leading independent funder of heart research. With the generous support of our donors, we’ve invested more than $95 million into heart research since 1968.

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Coronary artery disease, also called ischaemic heart disease, happens when the major blood vessels in the heart get narrow and stiff. It can cause heart attacks and angina. Read about its symptoms, causes and its treatment.

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What’s new in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment and Management for Primary Care clinicians?

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There’s good evidence that following a heart-healthy diet can improve your blood cholesterol and heart health. Find out which foods are best at helping to lower your cholesterol.

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Find out how doctors diagnose atrial fibrillation (AF) and learn about the treatments used to prevent complications and manage AF symptoms.

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Your waist measurement is a simple way of knowing where fat sits on your body and whether it is a risk to your health.

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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) occurs when blood flow in the heart slows or stops because of a tear in the wall of an artery. Read about SCAD symptoms, causes and treatment, and hear from people who have experienced it.

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BMI uses your height and weight to work out your body size. But it has limitations – so when should it be used?

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