Know Your Numbers, Treat Your Risk | Helping protect you from another cardiovascular event

Every 10 minutes someone in Australia has a heart attack¹

Experiencing a heart attack or stroke may have you feeling a range of emotions and the fear of having another cardiovascular event. But the good news is you can do a lot to help reduce the chances of a subsequent heart attack or stroke.

The first is to understand cholesterol. Cholesterol is essential for your body to work, but too much LDL (bad) cholesterol can lead to a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke.

This is why knowing your numbers and treating your risk can help protect you from another cardiovascular event.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS, TREAT YOUR RISK aims to support you by:

explaining the importance of monitoring and managing your cholesterol and triglyceride levels

acknowledging the impact a heart attack has on your mental health

encouraging you to discuss your heart health with your GP

PATIENT STORIES

“I just would encourage people to prioritise their heart health and develop a relationship with a GP who is really proactive about managing your cholesterol levels. Persevere with your treatment plan. You are not alone. I think that is the most important thing, you are not alone.” – Heather

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Looking After Your Heart Health

In Australia, one in 10 heart attack survivors will have another heart attack within 12 months²

Having experienced a cardiovascular event, you have an increased chance of having another one. This is because the factors that caused your first heart attack or stroke may still be putting you at risk. By taking necessary steps, you can continue a full and productive life.