Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australia accounting for 30% of all deaths with an estimated 22% of Australian experiencing cardiovascular disease at some point in their life. (Source - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).
The cardiovascular group at HMRI researches the causes, treatments and management of cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular health amongst Australians of all ages to improve the health outcomes of the single largest cause of disease burden in our Country.