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ACvA Endorses PHASES Project Following Presentation at CSANZ 2025

The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) has formally issued a letter of support for the PHASES project, following an impactful presentation by Professor Kim Greaves at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) in August 2025.

The PHASES project — which focuses on improving cardiovascular outcomes through integrated digital health solutions and evidence-based implementation strategies — was highlighted at the conference as a model for how research translation can drive real-world change in heart health care across Australia.

Professor Greaves’ presentation showcased how PHASES leverages data-driven insights, clinical collaboration and community engagement to enhance prevention, diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease.

The project’s approach resonated strongly with ACvA’s mission to accelerate innovation and strengthen national cardiovascular research capacity.

In announcing ACvA’s support, Chief Executive Officer Rob Tassie said the PHASES project exemplifies the kind of cross-sector collaboration needed to transform cardiovascular health outcomes.

The ACvA’s endorsement underscores the growing emphasis on collaborative, technology-enabled approaches to tackling Australia’s leading cause of death. By supporting PHASES, the Alliance reinforces its commitment to fostering innovation that bridges the gap between research and clinical care.

The PHASES team will continue to work with ACvA and other partners to expand the project’s reach and evaluate its impact across diverse healthcare settings in the coming year.

View the ACvA letter of support. 

Funded by the Queensland Health Clinical Research Fellowship, the PHASES Linkage project connects general practice cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk data with hospitalisation and mortality data. This study aims to better understand how CVD risk impacts hospitalisation rates and assess the accuracy of the new CVD risk prediction equation in identifying high-risk individuals within Queensland’s population. 

The project will: 

  • Estimate the number of heart attacks and strokes that could be prevented with improved treatment for high CVD risk. 
  • Identify gaps in CVD prevention to inform future care strategies. 

Running in parallel with the PHASES project, PHASES Linkage highlights the power of data-driven insights to improve cardiovascular outcomes and reduce hospitalisations.