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Listen To Your Heart NZ Listen To Your Heart aims to help you recognise the symptoms of heart valve disease for early detect

27/03/2026

Heading out for a day in the sun often means thinking about the little things — a hat, sunscreen, water, and what to pack.​
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Looking after your health is just as important. Regular heart health checks with your doctor helps them understand your heart health condition.​
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A simple conversation and a routine check can make a difference over time.​
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Ask your doctor to listen to your heart at your next visit.

Summer can make anyone feel warm or tired. But if breathing feels different from usual, it’s worth mentioning to your do...
06/03/2026

Summer can make anyone feel warm or tired. But if breathing feels different from usual, it’s worth mentioning to your doctor.​

Shortness of breath can have many causes. In some cases, it could be related to heart health, including heart valve disease.¹ Only a doctor can assess what it means.​
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If you’ve noticed changes such as feeling unusually tired, breathless, or finding it difficult to do everyday activities, a simple stethoscope check by your doctor can help provide clarity.​
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Ask your doctor to listen to your heart at your next visit.

As we get older, it’s normal for our bodies to change. Some changes are temporary, while others may be worth discussing ...
24/02/2026

As we get older, it’s normal for our bodies to change. Some changes are temporary, while others may be worth discussing with a doctor.​

The body often gives early clues when heart valves aren’t working as they should. Feeling more tired than usual, short of breath during light activity, or noticing swelling in the legs or ankles can have many causes, including changes to your heart health.¹ A doctor can assess what these changes mean.​

Regular check-ups help doctors understand what’s happening and guide next steps, if needed. ​

If you’ve noticed changes that are new or ongoing, ask your doctor to listen to your heart at your next visit.

Fun doesn’t have an age - and neither does a heart check. If you’re feeling more tired or breathless than usual, don’t b...
16/12/2025

Fun doesn’t have an age - and neither does a heart check. If you’re feeling more tired or breathless than usual, don’t brush it off. Ask your doctor to listen to your heart and ​
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Why it matters: A stethoscope examination can help detect early signs of valve disease so you can continue to enjoy life.

Age should not be a barrier to a fulfilling life, but it’s essential to prioritise your heart health. Tiredness, breathl...
10/12/2025

Age should not be a barrier to a fulfilling life, but it’s essential to prioritise your heart health. Tiredness, breathlessness, or dizziness aren’t always just signs of old age.​

Ask your doctor to listen to your heart and

Why it matters: Doctors can detect subtle signs of valve disease that might be overlooked as normal ageing.

Heart problems can sometimes be genetic. If your parents or siblings had heart issues, you could potentially be at risk ...
05/12/2025

Heart problems can sometimes be genetic. If your parents or siblings had heart issues, you could potentially be at risk too. So, talk to your doctor about your family history.​

Also, ask your doctor to listen to your heart and ​

Why it matters: Listening to your heart can potentially help detect heart valve conditions early.

02/12/2025

Worried about Mum or Dad being more tired or breathless than usual? Have a heart-to-heart with them. Talk about the symptoms you are noticing and offer to visit the GP with them. Remind them to get a stethoscope check. ​

Help them – ask the GP to listen in.​
Why it matters: A stethoscope examination can help detect early signs of valve disease.

Linda’s story is a reminder that sometimes breathlessness isn’t just a part of getting older; it could possibly be a sig...
25/11/2025

Linda’s story is a reminder that sometimes breathlessness isn’t just a part of getting older; it could possibly be a sign of heart valve disease. Listen to how Linda realised there was something wrong with her heart.​

Hear her story and get your heart checked to .​
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Why it matters: Doctors can detect valve issues early by listening for abnormal heart sounds.

14/11/2025

Getting older may not slow you down, but heart valve disease can.​
Look out for signs like tiredness, breathlessness, swollen ankles, or chest pain.​
Ask your doctor to listen to your heart to ​

Why it matters: A stethoscope check might detect early signs such as a murmur, potentially aiding in early detection of valve disease.

28/10/2025

Over 97 000 Australians have severe Heart Valve Disease.¹ and the condition may worsen over time without obvious symptoms.²

This World Heart Day, take a moment for your heart.​ Ask your doctor to listen to your heart.​

Why it matters: A stethoscope can detect murmurs or irregular sounds before symptoms appear.²

17/10/2025

Did you know? People with diabetes may have a higher risk of heart valve disease, as diabetes can affect your heart over time.¹​

A stethoscope check can help your doctor detect early signs of potential heart valve issues.²​

Ask your doctor to listen to your heart and

An echocardiogram (or echo) is a simple test that shows how well your heart valves are working. If your doctor hears som...
17/10/2025

An echocardiogram (or echo) is a simple test that shows how well your heart valves are working. If your doctor hears something unusual with a stethoscope, they might suggest an echocardiogram. Get your heart checked today to ​
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Why it matters: A stethoscope check helps determine if further testing like an echo is needed.

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