Two Australians could be saved every day if the Federal Government implemented measures to better identify and treat cholesterol problems, leading cardiologists say.

Many of the deaths from cardiovascular disease are avoidable finds a new report, authored by cardiovascular experts and launched by the Parliamentary Friends of Heart and Stroke on Thursday.

Professor Garry Jennings, flagship director of the Cardiovascular Alliance, agrees that those who have already suffered a heart attack or stroke are being left behind by the system.

“Not everybody is seeking proper follow-up for the condition, not everybody’s taking medication that they’re prescribed, not everyone’s getting medication they need prescribed,” he said.