The ACvA Clinical Themes Initiative is to bring the CV and Stroke sector together to strategically address unmet needs in cardiovascular disease and stroke that will make a difference to patient health outcomes. 

Through a series of workshops, we will bring together researchers, clinicians, health and infrastructure providers, industry, government, and consumer groups to develop national, collaborative, transdisciplinary research-based solutions and support the sector to attract diverse funding and demonstrate impact.

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STROKE

In 2020, 27,428 Australians experience stroke. This number is predicted to almost double by 2050…

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HYPERTENSION

High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease globally…

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Heart failure

Heart failure resulted in 4,500 deaths in 2019, and was an associated with a further 19,500 deaths in Australia…

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ARRHYTHMIA

Untreated arrhythmia in some individuals may increase the risk of stroke, sudden death, heart failure and dementia…

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CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Approximately 440 people are hospitalised for CAD every day, equating to, on average, one person every three minutes…

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IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR FIRST NATION PEOPLES

Three out of four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under 35 years have one or more risk factors for  cardiovascular disease…

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