The Beat

Australian researchers have discovered that a drug already used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could hold the key to improving recovery after a heart attack.

In this episode of The Beat, Dr Jonathan Noonan from the Baker Institute explains how the anti-inflammatory drug abatacept calms the immune system after a heart attack - helping the heart heal and potentially preventing heart failure in the future.

To learn more about heart health - including the warning signs of a heart attack - visit heartfoundation.org.au.

Presented and produced by Michael Zubreckyj.

A major new Australian study has revealed that women are still missing out on life-saving treatment after a heart attack - and the gap could be costing hundreds of lives every year. In this episode, we speak with Professor Clara Chow about why these disparities persist, what the data tells us, and how Australia's health system can do better for women's hearts.

To learn more about heart health - including the warning signs of a heart attack - visit heartfoundation.org.au.

Presented and produced by Michael Zubreckyj.