Resources

For healthcare professionals

Clinical resources

• Guideline summary for healthcare professionals (updated)
• What's new in the guideline
• Quick reference guides

• Clinical interpretation of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin results

• Assessment process for people with suspected ACS

• 0/2-hour high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing recommendations

• High-sensitivity troponin in the evaluation of patients with acute coronary syndrome (High-STEACS) algorithm

• Decision-making and organisation of reperfusion strategies within first 12 hours of medical contact

• Recommended antiplatelet treatment strategies for people with ACS requiring long-term direct oral anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation

• Summary of recommendations

ACS guideline 2025 clinical webinar

• Webinar recording

To request a copy of the webinar slides, please email guidelines@heartfoundation.org.au.

Assessing CVD risk

• Australian guideline and calculator for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk 2023  

Cardiac rehabilitation

• Heart Foundation position statement on cardiac rehabilitation: Face-to-face and telehealth delivery options 2020  
• Cardiac Services Directory 

Managing CVD risk: resources and position statements

• Heart Foundation nutrition resources for healthcare professionals  
• Heart Foundation physical activity resources for healthcare professionals  
• Heart Foundation position statement on alcohol and heart health 2021   
• Quit smoking and vaping cessation resources for healthcare professionals  
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Supporting smoking cessation: a guide for health professionals  
• Black Dog Institute resources for healthcare professionals  

Managing comorbidities: relevant guidelines

• European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on cardio-oncology 2022   
• FH Australasia Network Integrated guidance for enhancing the care of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Australia   
• Kidney Health Australia Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management in primary care – guidance and clinical tips to help detect, manage and refer patients in your practice with CKD   
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice 
• Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Journal of the American College of Cardiology State-of-the-Art Review 

Resources for First Nations peoples

• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Cultural awareness and cultural safety training  
• NSW Government Agency for Clinical Innovation Yarning to make health decisions together

Supporter Kit

• New Acute coronary syndromes guideline Supporter Kit