Cardiology
T. Bemand, H. Kempton, J. Suttie Background Private health insurance globally may be associated with a lower risk of overall mortality. However the relationship between burden of cardiovascular disease and health insurance in regional Australia is currently unclear. Method A prospective longitudinal study of...
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Dr Su San Lim, A/Prof Joseph Suttie Introduction Cardiac Magnetic Resonance imaging (CMR) has become a valuable diagnostic tool for cardiac conditions. It is the imaging modality of choice for complex congenital heart disease, and particularly useful for diagnosing structural conditions including cardiomyopathies, inflammatory...
Research
C. Mok, T. Bemand, M. Lennon Background Antiplatelet therapy is an essential part of secondary prevention for patients with ischaemic strokes or transient ischaemic attacks with commonly used agents being aspirin, clopidogrel, or dipyridamole. Current Australian guidelines recommend early dual anti platelet therapy and...
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Joseph, S Case Report Fabry disease is a rare x-linked recessive lysosomal storage disorder due to a deficiency in alpha-galactosidase A enzyme. This deficiency results in the lysosomal accumulation of globotriaosylceramide. Fabry disease is a multisystem disorder that affects the kidneys, heart, brain, nerves...
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Grant Elliott, Dr Michael McCready. Abstract Intra-luminal or floating aortic thrombus is a rare clinical finding which carries a life-threatening risk of distal embolization. We report the case of a 53-year-old female who presented with bilateral leg ischemia one week after a blunt impact...
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Abstract Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient akinesis of the left ventricle commonly involving the apex, which is typically induced by severe physical or emotional stressors. TCM is being increasingly recognised as a rare but serious complication of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The precise mechanism...
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