Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Australia's home of heart research, dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease You can help us find cures for Australia’s leading cause of death.

Heart disease is the number one killer of all Australians, claiming the lives of 24 people every single day. An estimated 1.2 million Australian adults aged 18 years and over had 1 or more conditions related to heart or vascular disease. At the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Australia’s Home of Heart Research, we know how important it is to be part of the community that shares in the stories of heart disease, creating awareness of its prevalence , the latest research underway and the major medical breakthroughs. This is your Community Page and we encourage you to be part of the conversation. However, please be aware that you must abide by Facebook’s Community Standards (https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards) and Australian Privacy laws. Facebook automatically reviews, hides, and flags content, which is deemed inappropriate, or makes other community members feel unsafe or disrespected. Such inappropriate material includes, but is not limited to, offensive, hateful, irrelevant, spam; any content which portrays/condones the consumption of addictive or illicit substances and activities; and/or misleading, unsubstantiated medical and scientific claims. Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute also reserves the right to hide or delete comments, or permanently ban any participant who fails to adhere to these Community Guidelines. Please understand that community comments posted to this page do not represent the opinions of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Make your contribution to heart research here: http://bit.ly/1V55e8t

Big congratulations to all our future star scientists recognised with Victor Chang School Science Awards in the Illawara...
19/09/2025

Big congratulations to all our future star scientists recognised with Victor Chang School Science Awards in the Illawara. And our thanks to Tania Brown, Lord Mayor of Wollongong City Council and Chris Homer, Mayor of Shellharbour City Council for joining us to celebrate their achievement and to the Institute's Dr Emma Rath who presented the awards.

Kanahooka High School
Albion Park High School 'Official'
Bulli High School
Warilla High School
Smith's Hill High School
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Dapto High School
Illawarra Sports High School
Figtree High School - Official
Keira High School
Corrimal High School - Certified
Oak Flats High School
Warrawong High School
Kiama High School
Lake Illawarra High School NSW
Woonona High School

https://www.victorchang.edu.au/events/school-science-awards

MP Barnaby Joyce rolled up his sleeve for a Victor Chang Heart Health Check in Tamworth, proudly supported by HCF Health...
18/09/2025

MP Barnaby Joyce rolled up his sleeve for a Victor Chang Heart Health Check in Tamworth, proudly supported by HCF Health Insurance Australia His results showed high blood pressure and slightly elevated blood sugar – important reminders of why these simple checks matter. Regional Australians are 1.3 times more likely to be hospitalised for heart disease and significantly more likely to die from conditions linked to high blood pressure than those in our cities. That’s why we taking our heart health program all over Australia. A big thank you to Barnaby for lending his voice (and trademark energy!) to such an important issue: https://www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/9068710/barnaby-joyce-calls-for-heart-health-checks-in-tamworth/

Many of us will experience the occasional speedy or strange heartbeat, but when are these unusual beats cause for concer...
15/09/2025

Many of us will experience the occasional speedy or strange heartbeat, but when are these unusual beats cause for concern? Learn more about heart palpitations, what triggers them, and what they might be telling you about your heart health: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/heart-palpitations

It fills us with pride to see so many pupils receive a Victor Chang School Science Award. Congrats to all the inspiratio...
15/09/2025

It fills us with pride to see so many pupils receive a Victor Chang School Science Award. Congrats to all the inspirational Year 11 students from the following schools:

🌟Penola Catholic College
🌟Colyton High School
🌟Penrith Anglican College
🌟St. Dominic's College
🌟Kingswood High School Official
🌟St Marys Senior High School - Official Site
🌟Erskine Park High School
🌟Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
🌟Montgrove College
🌟St Paul's Grammar School
🌟Cranebrook High School
🌟The Lakes Christian College - Castlereagh
🌟Wollemi College
🌟St Clair High School
🌟Glenmore Park High School
🌟Jamison High School
🌟Caroline Chisholm College
🌟Emmaus Catholic College
🌟Penrith Christian School
🌟Xavier College
🌟Penrith Selective High School

A huge thanks to Penrith City Council for hosting the ceremony and to the Institute's Dr Jeanette Villanueva for presenting the awards alongside the Mayor of Penrith, Mayor Clr Todd Carney,
GM, Penrith Council, Andrew Moore, Dep GM, Ross Fowler OAM, Cr Sabbie Kaur, Cr Robin Cookd and Cr Reece Nuttall.

https://www.victorchang.edu.au/events/school-science-awards

Many of you may remember Charlie. We first shared his story back in 2019 when he was just a toddler who had already endu...
14/09/2025

Many of you may remember Charlie. We first shared his story back in 2019 when he was just a toddler who had already endured multiple open-heart surgeries. Today, Charlie is eight years old and absolutely thriving. Despite being born with life-threatening heart defects and facing setbacks like a stroke and cerebral palsy, Charlie has gone on to compete at state level in swimming and athletics. His next big dream? Becoming a Paralympian. Charlie’s journey highlights the importance of world-class care and research in giving children with heart disease the best chance at life.

Read his story: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/patients/charlie

Have you been diagnosed with SCAD, vasospastic angina, coronary artery disease, or POTS, and have experienced chest pain...
12/09/2025

Have you been diagnosed with SCAD, vasospastic angina, coronary artery disease, or POTS, and have experienced chest pain? Researchers at The University of Adelaide are running a new study to better understand symptoms and quality of life in people with non-obstructive cardiovascular conditions. The findings could help improve future treatments and care and your experiences can play a vital role. Participation is simple: an online survey that takes around 15–30 minutes to complete.

Learn more and take part here: https://surveys.adelaide.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=NKNCMCEHLD4PEA4D

12/09/2025

You're invited! 👏 Join us at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney for a SCAD research & FMD update on Saturday 18th October.

Covering local breakthroughs and global updates, this session will be led by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute's Prof Jason Kovacic and it will be live-streamed or recorded for those who can't make it.

To attend in person, please RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com/scad-fmd-open-day-at-the-victor-chang-cardiac-research-institute or follow this page for details on how to watch the session online.

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is backing a call, alongside 40 other organisations, for the Australian Gove...
11/09/2025

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is backing a call, alongside 40 other organisations, for the Australian Government to scale up action to address the challenges of chronic disease and mental health by:

⚕️ Investing in stronger regional health systems
🗺️ Leading on the global stage

Ahead of , read the Call to Action ⬇️
👉 https://www.georgeinstitute.org/our-impact/policy-statements-and-recommendations/call-to-action-public-health-experts-call-on-the-australian-government-to-show-leadership-at-all

Most heart palpitations are harmless, the Institute’s Director and cardiologist, Professor Jason Kovacic, writes in The ...
10/09/2025

Most heart palpitations are harmless, the Institute’s Director and cardiologist, Professor Jason Kovacic, writes in The Australian Financial Review But some signal a serious risk. He shares the key red flags we should not ignore.

Is it worth tracking your blood sugar levels 24/7 if you're not diabetic? Professor Nigel Turner speaks with The Austral...
08/09/2025

Is it worth tracking your blood sugar levels 24/7 if you're not diabetic? Professor Nigel Turner speaks with The Australian about whether continuous glucose monitors offer real benefits for non-diabetics or if they’re just the latest example of health data overload.

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Discovering Cures for Heart Disease

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease. Based in Australia, it has earned its place on the global stage as one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world.

Renowned for the quality of our breakthroughs, the Victor Chang Institute is striving to discover better ways to diagnose, treat and ultimately prevent the onset of heart disease.

Globally more than 17 million people die of cardiovascular disease every year. A life is lost to cardiovascular disease every 12 minutes in Australia, and three times more women die of heart disease than breast cancer. Every four hours a baby is also born with a heart defect. At the Victor Chang Institute, we have a team of more than 300 passionate scientists who use innovative research techniques and perform complex molecular and genetic analysis to create a world without heart disease. Our life-saving research is focused on heart attacks, stroke, heart transplantation, cardiac arrests, congenital heart disease, birth defects, inherited heart disease and stem cell therapies. You can help us find cures for Australia’s leading cause of death today. Donate Now: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/donate