Having hypertension (high blood pressure) increases your risk of serious conditions such as stroke and heart attack. Find out when to have your blood pressure checked and what to do if yours is high.
cholesterol
Heart: how your heart pumps blood around your body
See our diagram showing how your heart pumps blood to the organs and tissues of your body.
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common type of heart rhythm disorder. It is characterised by a rapid and irregular heartbeat and can increase the risk of stroke.
Cholesterol: what is your target?
Your cholesterol target levels can differ from other people's cholesterol goals, because they are based on your individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol lowering margarines
Margarines that claim to help lower cholesterol can now be found in any supermarket. Find out how they work and who can use them.
High blood pressure treatments
If you have high blood pressure your doctor may recommend lifestyle measures, such as diet and exercise, and possibly also medicines to control your blood pressure. Find out about the different options.
High blood pressure overview
High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms. But it increases your risk of many health problems, so it's important to get regular blood pressure checks.
Blood pressure: what is your target?
Why is blood pressure important? Find out why (and how) doctors measure blood pressure, what's a normal blood pressure reading and what's not, and what to do if you have high blood pressure.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the main form of fat stored in the body. Many Australians, especially those carrying too much weight around their waist, have raised triglyceride levels, which is a bad thing.
Cholesterol and your arteries
These images show how high cholesterol can lead to build up of plaque in your arteries (atherosclerosis) and can cause your arteries to become blocked.
