
Monash Victorian Heart Institute
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The @MonashUni Victorian Heart Institute (VHI) is a health and medical research institute dedicated to improving heart health and education for all Australians.
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http://www.monash.edu/vic-heart-institute 16-02-2020 22:25:57
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Heading to CSANZ in Perth tomorrow? š« We've rounded up the presentations from the Victorian Heart Hospital and Monash Victorian Heart Institute so you know where and when to cheer on our Monash University and Monash Health cohort over the next few days! Celebrate them here: bit.ly/4fpg21m


Did you know more than 80% of strokes can be prevented? š§ ā¤ļøā𩹠This #NationalStrokeWeek know the FAST signs of stroke so you can save a life. Learn the signs and meet the Monash University School of Clinical Sciences Monash Victorian Heart Institute masters of stroke: bit.ly/3AazoHx


Constipation may be a significant risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, says a study led by Professor Prof Francine Marques. Could your gut health be the key to preventing heart disease? Read: bit.ly/3X1bupI #Cardiology #GutHealth #MonashUniversity



Around 120 peopleĀ dieĀ inĀ AustraliaĀ each dayĀ fromĀ cardiovascular disease. The goodĀ newsĀ isĀ that many of the key risk factors areĀ preventable ā„ļø OnĀ #WorldHeartDay,Ā Steve Nicholls,Ā shares hisĀ topĀ tips to help you take charge of your heart health. Watch:Ā bit.ly/3XV47ld



It was a privilege to present the findings of the KRAKEN and BROOKLYN trials at #AHA24 today on behalf of two incredible teams and the patients who play an important role in advancing treatments for heart disease ā¦Monash Victorian Heart Instituteā© ā¦NewAmsterdam Pharma Corporationā© ā¦Eli Lilly and Companyā©


JAMA Cardiology Muvalaplin produced substantial reductions in lipoprotein(a) levels in patients at high risk of cardiovascular events. #AHA24 ja.ma/4fzIjCc


Victorian Heart Institute and Hospital Director Steve Nicholls is leading world-first trials for genetic high cholesterol, expanding potentially life-saving treatments for those at risk of heart attack and stroke, presented at American Heart Association. Read: bit.ly/3Zf4IyK


As we explore #LivingWell, new research from Dr Barbara R Cardoso reveals that Ultra-Processed Foods are accelerating our biological aging. For every 10% increase in UPF consumption, biological age jumps by 2.4 months. Read: bit.ly/41uW40z


Meet our newly appointed Deputy Directors! Prof Prof Francine Marques (Discovery), A/Prof Nitesh Nerlekar (Clinical Research), and Prof Dominique Cadilhac (Health Systems) will provide strategic direction and research expertise across the translational spectrum. More: bit.ly/3DovMmX



In just two years, the Victorian Heart Hospital has saved 20,000+ lives ā¤ļø A Herald Sun anniversary feature highlights the impact of integrating care, research and education at VHH - home to the Monash Victorian Heart Institute. Read online: bit.ly/3RfaCLm


Exciting day with more obicetrapib data for at ā¦ā¦European Atherosclerosis Societyā© with publications in ā¦NEJMā© and ā¦The Lancetā© ā¦John Kasteleinā© ā¦Prof Kausik Ray FMedSciā© ā¦Michael Davidson MDā© ā¦Adam Nelsonā© ā¦Julie Buttersā© ā¦Monash Victorian Heart Instituteā© ā¦NewAmsterdam Pharma Corporationā©


This #HeartWeek, we're sharing new hope for those at high risk of heart attack and stroke š« The BROADWAY trial shows new pill Obicetrapib reduces LDL cholesterol and Lp(a) by over 30%. āIt could be a game-changer,ā says Steve Nicholls. š Read: bit.ly/3SscPUl


Congratulations to Monash Victorian Heart Institute and NewAmsterdam Pharma Corporation for winning Clinical Partnership of the Year at #CitelineAwards 2025! Their global trial of obicetrapib involved 12,000+ patients in 23 countries, setting new standards for academicāindustry collaboration: mona.sh/2v3Y50VWQPg

New analysis from the Monash Victorian Heart Institute led HUYGENS study shows patients with high Lp(a) benefit most from evolocumab on top of statin therapy after a heart attack š« ā”ļø Read the study: bit.ly/3FmCye9


How can a high-fibre shake protect your heart? ā„ļø New Monash University research from Prof Francine Marques lab shows SCFAs - produced when gut bugs digest fibre - activate receptors that cut cardiovascular risk by 20%. Read: bit.ly/43IRTxw