Country Heart Attack Prevention

Only 20-50% of patients attend cardiac rehabilitation. This project includes a team of nine internationally renowned chief investigators and six associate investigators. They are supported by 11 partners contributing an additional $1.8 million in a project with a total value of $3.24 million.

Goal

Reduce the risk of repeat heart attacks amongst country people.

Aims

• Boost completion of cardiac rehabilitation in rural and remote areas. 
• Engage clinicians to recommend cardiac rehabilitation. 
  
• Develop an auto referral system. 
  
• Provide a range of delivery methods including face-to-face, telephone support, apps, websites, and general practice models. 
  
• To improve long term support for heart health.