Jeff loves to play the drums with his band. They’ve even played a few shows at the local pub. But despite Jeff trying his hardest to keep the band playing on the beat, his heart had other ideas.

Some chest pain, a pounding heart, dizziness and shortness of breath saw Jeff headed to his doctor to get some answers. His doctor sent him off for a scan to see everything that was going on inside Jeff’s heart.

Like many Aussies (approximately 600,000*), Jeff was diagnosed with coronary heart disease. A year on from his diagnosis, and Jeff is still playing with the band (better than ever).

Now, he wants you to learn more about keeping your heart healthy, and how to tell if something’s wrong, so you can get the help you need to continue living life to the beat of your own drum.

Coronary heart disease is just one of many things that can go wrong with your heart. Which is why Jeff thinks it’s so important you understand the symptoms and factors that increase your risk of cardiac conditions. And if you notice something is not quite right, go see your doctor.

Because your heart is too important.

Please note: Jeff is a fictional character inspired by the thousands of patients we see each year.