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This multi-project study aims to quantify the burden of heart disease in Aboriginal communities in Central Australia and to develop novel approaches to managing elevated risk and documented heart disease. The first element of this program aims to determine the prevalence of heart failure in a representative sample of Aboriginal adults. In addition, all people identified with disease will be offered outreach, community-based education and care from advanced cardiac nurses over the course of two years.
Baker IDI abstract
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The first part of this multi-project study involved the assessment of heart failure, heart failure risk factors and the documentation of cardiac characteristics of adults in six Aboriginal communities in central Australia.
The results indicated that the burden of heart failure and associated risk factors were extremely high in the Aboriginal population assessed. The results highlight the importance of screening strategies and resource allocation to prevent heart failure for high risk Aboriginal populations.
Baker IDI research centre, Alice Springs
4/19 Hartley Street
Alice Springs NT 0871
PO Box 1294
Alice Springs NT 0871
Ph: (08) 8959 0111
Fax: (08) 8952 1557
Email: Catherine.Geraghty@bakeridi.edu.au
