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James Carroll Background Transcatheter aortic valves have become an excellent alternative to failing bioprosthetic surgical valves, avoiding the increased risk of re-entry sternotomy. Aim This study aims to retrospectively analyse outcomes of VIV TAVI replacements in a single Australian centre. Methods All patients who...
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Himasha Nanayakkara Abstract Osteoporosis is a silent disease and presents with no symptoms before causing minimal trauma fractures resulting in prolonged hospital stays and increased mortality. There are many misconceptions around Osteoporosis and many older adults have limited knowledge surrounding the condition. The aim...
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T. Bemand, C. Mok, M. Lennon Background Pre-eclampsia is a disease of abnormal placentation with definitive treatment requiring delivery of the placenta. However in the absence of maternal or foetal indications for delivery, expectant management to promote foetal maturity may be pursued. Options for...
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Durre Shahwar Introduction Dobutamine is a relatively unrecognised cause of eosinophilic myocarditis (ESM) which can be an especially significant cause for acute decompensation in heart-failure patients who already have a poor cardiac reserve. Case Anecdote 76 year old woman with end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy was...
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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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Maria Joseph, MBBS/MD1; Raquel Alvarado, PhD1; Ann McCormack, FRACP, MBBS, PhD2,3; Benjamin Jonker, FRACS, MBBS4,5,6; Mark Winder, FRACS, MBBS4; Richard J. Harvey, FRACS, MD, PhD1,7 1. Rhinology and Skull Base Research Group, Applied Medical Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia 2. Department...
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Roy M. Stathis1 1. Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital Background Syphilis is re-emerging worldwide, accompanied by advances in diagnostics and treatment. We investigated current practice for syphilitic uveitis amongst uveitis specialists internationally. Methods A 25-question survey, focused on presentation and management of syphilitic uveitis,...
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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...
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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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Dr Michael Valente, A/Prof Martin Jude Abstract Using cases from Wagga Wagga and Canberra Hospitals we are able to estimate the total delay in onset to reperfusion time caused by inter-hospital transport for patients with acute ischaemic stroke. An important treatment for patients with...
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