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Atherosclerotic plaque
Atherosclerotic plaque is composed of fat, cholesterol, calcium and inflammatory cells that build up on the inside of the body’s arteries.
Arterial Inflammation and Redox Biology
Our mission is to understand how specific oxidative processes contribute to the formation of unstable atherosclerotic plaque, and how such high-risk plaque can be detected and its formation be prevented.
Associate Professor Sanjay Patel awarded NHMRC grant
Congratulations to HRI’s Associate Professor Sanjay Patel on being awarded a grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council for his COLchicine CARDIovascular Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome (COLCARDIO-ACS) Study.
Vanguard Grant for Dr Ashish Misra to propel nanomedicine
HRI's Dr Ashish Misra has received a Vanguard Grant that will enable the exploration of innovative concepts and stretch the field of atherosclerosis research to ultimately improve clinical care.
High cholesterol
High cholesterol levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What is non-HDL cholesterol?
Understand safe levels of non-HDL cholesterol and why it's vital for your heart health.
Dr Ashish Misra awarded second Perpetual IMPACT grant
Dr Ashish Misra was recently awarded his second Perpetual IMPACT grant. Dr Misra’s research focuses on improved understanding and potential treatment of atherosclerosis.
Stroke: symptoms, causes and prevention
A stroke occurs when the brain does not get the blood supply that it needs.
Cardiovascular disease: impacts and risks
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to all the diseases of the heart and circulation, including coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart attack, congenital heart disease and stroke.
Atherosclerosis: causes and risk factors
Atherosclerosis is the main underlying cause of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiac arrest
A cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating. It is a medical emergency and can be fatal without immediate treatment.
HRI awarded prestigious Ramaciotti grant
Dr Sanjay Patel, Group Leader at the Heart Research Institute, has been awarded a highly prestigious 2016 Ramaciotti Grant to pursue his work developing a cost-effective therapy to prevent heart attack and stroke.
Acute coronary syndrome
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term for situations where blood supply to the heart is blocked.
High blood pressure: definition, causes and symptoms
High blood pressure (hypertension) is cause for concern as it can damage the arteries over the long term and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Leading researchers gather at the 2023 Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium
Delegates from across Australia gathered for the 2023 Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium, an annual event co-hosted by the Heart Research Institute (HRI) and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI).
Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is a common condition where the major blood vessels to the heart become blocked and narrowed.
Women and heart disease
Heart disease and heart attacks are often associated with older men, but women are just as affected. It is important to be aware of the unique warning signs and risks that women experience.
Peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a type of cardiovascular disease in which the narrowing of arteries results in reduced blood flow to a body part outside of the heart or brain.
Case study: Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations
The Ramaciotti Foundations are investing in research that has the potential to translate into significant improvements in healthcare within the next five years.
Uncover the difference between heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest
Discover the key distinctions between cardiac arrest and heart attack. Learn about signs and symptoms, and how to react in each situation.
Heart failure
Heart failure is when the heart does not work as well as it should in pumping blood and oxygen around the body, causing extra fluid to build up in the body.
The 12 most common heart and cardiovascular conditions and what you can do about them
Heart and cardiovascular conditions can be life-changing. Understand the impact of these common conditions, and find out what you can do about them.
Brain functions and how the brain works
The brain is an essential, complex organ. It controls the functions and processes that regulate the body.
Blood clots: symptoms and causes
Blood clotting is a natural process that occurs to prevent excessive bleeding. However, blood clots can also form on the inside of blood vessels.
The human heart
Find out more about the human heart – the main organ of your circulatory system – and its essential role in the body.