Frequently asked questions

The MyHeart MyLife support program is for any adult aged 18 years and over who:

• has been diagnosed with coronary heart disease (e.g. angina, heart attack, cardiac stent)
• is caring for someone with coronary heart disease.

The MyHeart MyLife Facebook community is for any adult aged 18 years and over who is:

• living with any type of heart condition
• caring for someone with any type of heart condition.

You can refer your patients to the MyHeart MyLife support program in two ways:

• Give the MyHeart MyLife referral flyer to your patient, which includes top tips for living well with heart disease. Download from the resource library or order copies from the Heartshop.
• Direct your patients to visit myheartmylife.org.au.

The MyHeart MyLife support program features articles, videos and resources on a range of helpful topics including:

• how the heart works
• common tests, procedures and treatments
• mental health and the cardiac blues
• wound care
• returning to everyday life
• heart medicines
• managing risk factors
• cardiac rehabilitation
• warning signs of a heart attack.

For more information, download the MyHeart MyLife program explainer.

The Heart Foundation undertook a comprehensive needs analysis to understand the needs and preferences of people living with coronary heart disease and their carers, including a published literature review and in-depth qualitative interviews with patients, carers and health professionals.

Co-designed with patients, carers and health professionals, the MyHeart MyLife program delivers information and support via digital journeys tailored to a person’s time since diagnosis, geographic location and whether they identify as a patient or carer.

For patients unable to access the digital MyHeart MyLife support program, we are developing the ‘Your next steps to recovery and living well with heart disease’ printable booklet. This resource contains the most critical information for people newly diagnosed with coronary heart disease, available in an easily printable format.

This resource is coming soon.

Yes, people can join the MyHeart MyLife Facebook community without having to register for the MyHeart MyLife support program. They can do so by visiting the MyHeart MyLife Facebook community page.