Monash Victorian Heart Institute

As we explore #LivingWell, new research from Dr Barbara Cardoso, Monash University Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food and Monash Victorian Heart Institute, reveals that Ultra-Processed Foods are accelerating our biological aging. For every 10% increase in UPF consumption, biological age jumps by 2.4 months. Read: https://bit.ly/41uW40z

As reported in today’s Herald Sun, the Victorian Heart Institute and Victorian Heart Hospital are helping expand treatment options for people with high cholesterol that puts them at risk of heart attack or stroke, including world-first drugs for potentially deadly conditions. Monash University and Monash Health are collaborating on projects, known as the KRAKEN and BROOKLYN clinical trials, that aim to develop the first effective drug for two types of inherited genetic cholesterol that, until now, have had no effective treatment. Director of the Monash Victorian Heart Institute and Victorian Heart Hospital, Professor Stephen Nicholls, has presented KRAKEN and BROOKLYN at the American Heart Association Conference in Chicago. Professor Nicholls told the Herald Sun that developing drug treatments and improving patient outcomes is what the Victorian Heart Hospital is about. “We put a hospital on the campus at Monash University, we wanted to be leading innovation and this is a return on investment by the taxpayers of Victoria,” he said. “The fact that we can be leading things that have the potential to change the course of a disease for many patients is what this should all be about. “The hospital should be about providing world-class care for patients and about developing the solutions for the future.” Read more about how Monash-led research is expanding treatment options for high cholesterol: https://bit.ly/3Zf4IyK

This week we hosted a Heart Failure workshop for General Practitioners (GPs) at the Victorian Heart Hospital - designed to upskill and strengthen collaborative care networks to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients living with cardiovascular disease.   Some key takeaways from the session include: 👨⚕️👩⚕️ The crucial role of GPs: General Practitioners are at the forefront of heart failure diagnosis and management, helping to improve patients quality of life and reduce hospitalisations. If GPs aren’t asking about heart failure symptoms, who will?   ❤️ Collaborative care: Heart failure patients benefit from the collective expertise of a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, dietitians, pharmacists, exercise physiologists and cardiologists in some instances.   📚 Support for a complex condition: Heart failure is a multifaceted clinical syndrome and our educational resources are here to support you with education and practical tips. Sign up to our mailing list to access our Cardiology Masterclass for GPs and receive updates on future courses: https://bit.ly/3YyehbH

Join us for our Personalised Medicine Pitch Showcase! 🚀 Be part of an evening where innovation meets impact in personalised medicine on Tuesday, 22 October at the Victorian Heart Hospital! 🌟 Keynote: Prof. Muredach Reilly (Columbia University) 💡 Pitch Presenters: Hear from six innovators in cardiovascular health 🏆 Prizes: $1000, $500, $250 🤝 Networking & collaboration 📅 Time: 5pm-7:15 PM 📍 Location: Victorian Heart Hospital Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/48blG3L After the pitches, we’ll have a break-out session, giving attendees the chance to workshop, develop, and partner on the ideas presented, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration - we’d love to see you there!

Today on #WorldHeartDay, our Director, Professor Stephen Nicholls, shares his top tips to help you take charge of your heart health. 🚬 Do not smoke, or take steps towards quitting 🍎 Eat a healthy, balanced diet and watch your salt intake 🚶 Do regular physical activity - aim for 30 mins a day 💗 Know your numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar are silent risks for CVD 🏥 Get a 20 min Heart Health Check with a GP By adjusting your lifestyle, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The time for action is now!

Only one more sleep! We're excited for the VHI Innovation Summit this Thursday and Friday at the Victorian Heart Hospital. Whether you're a researcher, clinician, student, or budding innovator, there's something for everyone – and there's a few spots left! Inspiration for this year’s summit comes from the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together. We’ll explore how to build powerful collaborations, accelerate innovation, and strengthen our community. ✨ Program Highlights ✨ 🚀 FASTER: Curious about healthcare innovation? Join our 'Acceleration 101' session or learn how to generate 'disruptive ideas' in our partnered workshop with the Monash Generator. 🧠 STRONGER: Discover the science of compassion as a strategy to prevent burnout and build resilience in high-performing teams. 🎯 HIGHER: Dive into the latest research at our Grand Challenge Research Showcase and hear rapid-fire poster presentations by early career researchers, where YOU can vote for the Innovation Prize winner! 🤝 TOGETHER: Explore your role in the innovation ecosystem with A/Prof Leah Heiss in an interactive co-design workshop. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmn76vd9 View the program: https://bit.ly/VHISummit24

Did you know cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death among Australian women, claiming the lives of around 20 women every day? This Women's Health Week, Dr Esther Davis co-lead of the Women’s Heart research challenge at the Monash Victorian Heart Institute shares five actions you can take to protect your heart. Read more 📖: http://mona.sh/NeFo50TeZEm #WomensHealthWeek

Constipation may be a significant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, says a study led by Professor Francine Marques. Could your gut health be the key to preventing heart disease? Read: https://bit.ly/3X1bupI #Cardiology #GutHealth #MonashUniversity

Did you know more than 80% of strokes can be prevented? 🧠❤️🩹 This #NationalStrokeWeek is an excellent time to book a Heart Health Check with your GP to understand your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Learn more about the signs and meet the masters of stroke, Professor Monique Kilkenny and Professor Dominique Cadilhac: https://bit.ly/3AazoHx

Heading to the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth tomorrow? 🫀 We've rounded up the presentations from the Victorian Heart Hospital and Monash Victorian Heart Institute so you know where and when to cheer on our Monash University and Monash Health cohort over the next few days! Celebrate our community by viewing the full list of accepted presenter abstracts here: https://bit.ly/4fpg21m