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The Malta Heart foundation is a non-profit organisation striving to beat heart disease through education,
awareness and funding.
Featured Project
BEAT IT
Cardiac Screening in Maltese Adolescents
Beat it is a local research study which was partly funded by the Malta Heart Foundation. It analysed the largest cohort of adolescents for signs of undiagnosed cardiac illness. The study was completed in 2019 and following its success further study is underway for the possible implementation of a national cardiac screening program.
2700
Participants
Over 2700 Maltese adolescents were screened using an ECG which were individually analysed by medical professionals to assess the need for further evaluation or management.
0.5%
LINKED TO A CARDIAC CONDITION
1 in 180 individuals had ECG abnormalities identified which were linked to cardiac diseases. Further investigations were performed for these individuals.
0.3%
LINKED TO SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH
1 in 300 had ECG abnormalities linked with sudden cardiac death. Genetic evaluation of these individuals and family members was performed.
The foundation is set on four main pillars:
SUPPORT
We provide direct and indirect patient support and care by helping people who are suffering from heart disease, this is only possible through your kind contributions.
EQUIPMENT
We have donated a number of AEDs to multiple entities and installed the first publically available AEDs in Valletta. We have also purchased an intra-aortic balloon pump machine which was donated to Mater Dei Hospital.
AWARENESS
A number of talks and articles have been written our team and other leading professionals in order to provide the necessary knowledge for a heart healthy lifestyle.
RESEARCH
We have funded local research projects which focus on heart related illnesses and strive to improve the quality of life for the Maltese community.
Get Involved
The Malta Heart foundation is a non-profit organisation registered in Malta which relies on public support for our mission and vision. We aim to leave a lasting impact on the Maltese community by educating and establishing a heart healthy way of life.
Volunteer opportunities
All the work and projects done within the Malta Heart Foundation rely solely on the help of medical and non medical volunteers from a vast array of backgrounds. Are you interested in tackling heart disease locally first hand?
Make a Donation
Donations are used to raise awareness on heart disease, purchase life saving equipment to be donated to public entities and local infrastructure, such as AEDs, cardiac equipment, and funding local research.