patient Resources
Patient Resources & Education
Helping You Understand Your Heart and Your Care
Heart-Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Reliable nutrition information can help reduce cardiovascular risk and support long-term heart health.
  • Mediterranean Diet – Heart-healthy eating pattern rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, olive oil, and fish: Read more
  • DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) – Designed to help lower blood pressure:​ ​Read more
  • Portfolio Diet – A plant-forward eating pattern designed to lower LDL: Read more
  • Heart Foundation Healthy Eating Advice – Practical guidance on heart-healthy food choices: Read more
Preparing for an Angiogram or Stent Procedure
What to expect before, during, and after coronary procedures, including recovery and risks.
  • Heart Foundation Australia – Patient guide for the coronary angiogram: Read more
  • Ottawa Heart Institute – Cardiac catheterisation & angioplasty: Read more
  • NHS UK – Coronary angioplasty and stent Insertion: Read more
  • British Heart Foundation – Quick guide to the coronary angiogram: Read more
Recovery and Life After Treatment
Guidance on returning to daily activities, medications, warning signs, and long-term heart health.
  • Heart Foundation Australia – Downloadable resources hub (PDFs and factsheets): Browse resources

How to Use These Resources
You do not need to read everything at once. Many patients find it helpful to review key pages before appointments, write down questions, and discuss anything unclear during consultations.
Important: Online information should support, not replace, personalised medical advice from your healthcare team.
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Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Perth, Western Australia.
Information on this website is general in nature and does not replace individual medical advice.