Digging Deeper | Season two | What’s being done about the GV’s cardio health outcomes?

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Dr Jennifer Coller from Connected Cardiology and GV Health shares her insights into the worrying data surrounding heart health in the Goulburn Valley. Photo by Nicola Ceccato
“Heart disease is the biggest cause of death in Australia”

Digging Deeper is back for another season and to kickstart it off, the News’ Nicola Ceccato talks through some concerning cardio health statistics in the Nicholls electorate with Dr Jennifer Coller.

Dr Coller, a consultant cardiologist at GV Health, leads Connected Cardiology clinic and recently launched Pulse Point Academy, an online program educating local healthcare professionals on optimal cardio patient care.

Nicola and Dr Coller chatted about how a regional/rural and metro cardio healthcare disparity can worsen outcomes in the region, what Dr Coller and her team are doing to fill this void, the silent killer of high blood pressure, and the seriousness of the GV’s cardio state over the years.

Listen to the full episode below.

You can also read the full article with all the statistics mentioned in the podcast below.

For more information about this topic:

Connected Cardiology, Pulse Point Academy: Dr Coller’s work

Heart Map: To see heart health statistics across Australia.

Heart Foundation: For cardio health tips on diet, exercise and further health information.

GV Heartbeat: Peer support group for those who’ve had a heart event.

Australian Centre for Heart Health: Counselling services for those struggling after a heart event.

Her Heart: Women’s heart health information.