Presents information on the prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in the community, their care in general practice and in hospital, the use of drugs to treat these conditions, the costs associated with cardiovascular health care, and the size of the specialised medical labour force involved with cardiovascular disease, It also describes the data sources relevant to monitoring medical care and assesses the uses and limitations of each collection. Medical Care of Cardiovascular Disease in Australia is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions.