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The quest to rid the world of rheumatic heart disease - Official Teaser

Take Heart is a moving picture advocacy project designed to put rheumatic heart disease on the global media and public health agendas. This is the official teaser of a full length feature released in 2016. It focuses on a young man in hospital having heart surgery.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this video contains images of an Aboriginal person who has died.

The Heart of the Matter | Rheumatic heart disease | Western Australia

This short film provides education about rheumatic heart disease for health professionals working in Western Australia. 

Keeping up with the Joneses - Melanie Thompson

Dr Melanie Thompson presents an overview of the symptoms of ARF (the Jones criteria) to raise awareness for health staff working in remote areas. 

ARF & RHD Guideline App - with ARF diagnosis calculator | Android

A free app to support clinicians in the diagnosis and management of ARF and RHD.

ARF & RHD Guideline App - with ARF diagnosis calculator | iPhone

A free app to support clinicians in the diagnosis and management of ARF and RHD.

Fast Facts Infographic 2022

Key information about ARF and RHD in Australia (based on AIHW report for 2016-2020).

Rheumatic Heart Disease: forgotten but not gone

Interviews with medical experts from across the globe talking about RHD. (Includes subtitles)

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