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top of page Skip to Main Content HELDERBERG CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP * Home * About * What we do * Events * Gallery * Supporting Us * Contacts * Resources * Recovery * Ts & Cs * PAIA Manual * More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Every beat counts WELCOME TO THE HELDERBERG CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP ABOUT The Helderberg Cardiac Support Group is a non-profit organization, maintained and championed by volunteers who have experienced cardiac events, or are awaiting treatment for various types of cardiac diseases. The purpose of this Community Cardiac Support Group is to bolster the spirits of both patients and their families by providing unwavering support, guidance, and advice through professional speakers, thus enabling them to face the future with a sense of confidence and understanding. Chairperson: Dr Paul Hill Vice-chairperson: Dr Biano Hobson Treasurer: Gerald Robinson Secretary: Hillary du Toit Committee Members: Sakkie Krynauw Trudi List Michaela Scholtz WHAT WE DO CARDIAC SUPPORT SPEAKERS RECOVERY PROGRAMME SEMINARS Helderberg Cardiac Support offers a Cardiac Wellness Programme with a range of benefits that can positively impact on the well-being of individuals with heart-related conditions. Cardiac Wellness provides emotional support, practical tips, knowledge sharing, motivation and a sense of community. It provides a multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary programme focused on prevention, recovery and support. We do this through: Speaker Series Recovery Programme Annual Seminar Day Speaker Series form parts of our bimonthly meetings and provide opportunities to learn from each other and guest speakers who are experts in their fields. These meetings are typically held on Wednesday evenings. Commencing at 5:30 pm, there is a half hour to share experiences, then a speaker’s presentation from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Cardiac Support meetings are hosted at Mediclinic Vergelegen or Busamed, as well as on-line via Zoom. The Recovery Programme offers weekly sessions on Thursday mornings. These are both on-line and on-site. Our Recovery programme, under 'RECOVERY' is co-ordinated by Trudi List: · restores confidence in physical abilities through supervised exercise · offers guidance on dietary and lifestyle changes · improves understanding of and compliance with medicine prescriptions · boosts psychosocial well-being by promoting a safe and sharing environment. Support begins on the day of your first cardiac experience and continues as long as it takes you to make a full recovery. It plays a crucial role in enhancing recovery after a cardiac event, ie: angina, heart attack, cardiac procedure or surgery. The programme provides progressive, supervised exercise, education and support. It aims to improve heart health, redice risk factors and increase self confidence. It contributes to better physical fitness, psychosocial well-being, reduced complications and increased longevity. For more information contact the programme co-ordinator on info@cardiacsupport.co.za The Seminar is an annual half day event held on a Saturday morning. It provides a platform for individuals to come together, learn from experts and to strengthen their sense of belonging within the community. The next annual seminar is planned for Saturday, October 14th from 8am to 1pm. MISSION VISION The Helderberg Cardiac Support Group is committed to fostering a vibrant community of heart warriors and their families. We aim to provide steadfast support, expert guidance, and empowering advice, enabling each member to navigate their cardiac journey with resilience. By creating a safe space for shared experiences and learning, we are dedicated to bolstering morale and promoting a confident approach to future challenges. We envision a world where every individual affected by cardiac conditions feels supported, understood, and empowered. Our goal is to be a beacon of hope and understanding, illuminating the path to resilience and recovery. By nurturing connections, spreading knowledge, and promoting confidence, we aim to transform the cardiac journey into a shared voyage of strength, courage, and mutual support. No events at the moment Heart Foundation Play Video Play Video 03:13 RESEARCH HEROES | HEART FOUNDATION We've proudly supported some of the most brilliant minds in our nation. With hand on heart, our research heroes are pledging to support the Heart Foundation in its mission to achieve our goal of an Australia free of heart disease. Help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving medical research. Together, we can make heart disease history. Find out more at https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/ Play Video Play Video 01:45 CATALYST GRANTS | HEART FOUNDATION Play Video Play Video 00:30 HAND ON HEART – TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE HEART DISEASE HISTORY Sadly, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in our country. With over $700 million (in today’s dollars) invested in over 60 years of research, the Heart Foundation is fighting back. However, we need your help to continue raising awareness of the vital need to fund research to improve and save Australian lives. Help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving medical research. Together, we can make heart disease history. For more information visit www.heartfoundation.org.au Play Video Play Video 03:37 HAND ON HEART - GREG PAGE'S SECOND CHANCE Greg Page, a founding member of the Wiggles, woke up in the hospital to hear the shocking words, “You had a heart attack that caused a cardiac arrest”. His life was saved by the quick reaction of bystanders. Learn more about Greg’s emotional story, and how you can help fund ground-breaking research that drives real progress in the fight against heart disease. Together we can, and we will, make a difference. For more information visit www.heartfoundation.org.au Play Video Play Video 03:31 HAND ON HEART - GEOFF'S STORY OF SURVIVAL One Australian has a heart attack or stroke every four minutes. Geoffrey remembers the night of 9th December 2009 when his aorta (the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body) tore: “I was walking up the (basketball) court and I started getting a bit of dizziness and just generally feeling unwell.” Learn more about Geoff’s emotional story, and how you can help fund ground-breaking research that drives real progress in the fight against heart disease. Together we can, and we will, make a difference. For more information visit www.heartfoundation.org.au Play Video Play Video 02:45 HAND ON HEART - DARREN LEHMANN'S WAKE UP CALL Former test cricketer and Australian cricket team coach, Darren Lehmann, had no idea he was at risk of a heart attack. But in the early hours of his 50th birthday, he was startled awake by a terrifying sensation. Two days later, he had triple-bypass (open heart) surgery. Learn more about Darren’s emotional story, and how you can help fund ground-breaking research that drives real progress in the fight against heart disease. Together we can, and we will, make a difference. For more information visit www.heartfoundation.org.au Play Video Play Video 01:29:38 WEBINAR | METABOLIC MATRIX: INTRODUCING THE CARDIOVASCULAR-KIDNEY-METABOLIC SYNDROME Chaired by Professor Garry Jennings and joined by Dr. Chiadi Ndumele from the American Heart Association (AHA), this webinar focuses on the groundbreaking introduction of the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. CKM syndrome signals a new era in understanding the profound interconnections between cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity. With CKM syndrome affecting nearly every major organ in the body, our expert panel unpacks the latest evidence of CKM syndrome; shedding light on the multi-factorial implications for the patient health outcomes. In 90 minutes of live presentations and Q&A, the experts cover: - Defining CKM syndrome, its underlying causes, and implications on patients’ health outcomes. - Understanding the screening, symptoms, and diagnosis of CKM. - Innovative approaches for the management of CKM through preventative strategies. - Discussions around renal and endocrine considerations in managing CKM complications to improve CVD outcomes. - Practical tools and resources for enhancing CVD risk factor management in primary healthcare settings. Play Video Play Video 02:01 WHAT IS A HEART HEALTH CHECK - HEART FOUNDATION A Heart Health Check is a regular checkup performed by your doctor. A Heart Health Check helps you to understand your risk factors for heart disease and estimate how likely you are to have a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Play Video Play Video 00:57 AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO A FAILING HEART | HEART FOUNDATION Research is the bedrock for our work at the Heart Foundation. It helps create the future we want to see: an Australia free of heart disease. Thanks to donors, we’re able to fund researcher Dr Thanh Nho Do, as he develops a better treatment option for people living with heart failure. Only a limited number of heart failure patients have access to specialised life-support machines or a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). These machines keep them alive. Dr Do and his team are working on a soft robotic device to improve how a failing heart pumps blood. Their aim is to make it less bulky and more portable than the LVAD – and more cost-effective. This will make it easier for more people around Australia to access. This exciting research could give people waiting for a heart transplant more time and help improve their quality of life. And it’s because of you that ground-breaking research like Dr Do’s is possible. Will you help advance cardiovascular research and give the gift of life today? Load More CONTACT US info@cardiacsupport.co.za RESOURCES THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa is a leading non-profit devoted to battling heart disease and stroke through research, education, and health advocacy. Its mission is to lower disease incidence by promoting healthy living and equitable healthcare in South Africa. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, the country's top killers. The AHA promotes healthy living, funds innovative research, advocates for public health policies, and provides critical tools and information to save and improve lives. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE WORLD HEART FEDERATION The World Heart Federation is a global non-profit organization committed to uniting and leading the fight against heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low-and-middle-income countries. It seeks to accomplish this through a collaborative community of member organizations, advocating for global heart health, encouraging preventative strategies, and supporting policy changes at a global level. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE Helderberg Cardiac Support Group NPO 182198 ©2023 by Helderberg Cardiac Support Group bottom of page