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Smartphone ECG Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Beyond the Clinic

Cardiac rhythm monitoring has steadily moved out of the hospital and into the pocket. Single-lead electrocardiogram devices that pair with consumer smartphones…

Mapping hidden scar in nonischemic cardiomyopathy VT ablation

Ventricular tachycardia arising in the setting of nonischemic cardiomyopathy presents one of the more demanding challenges in interventional electrophysiology.…

Left atrial appendage closure when anticoagulation is unsuitable

Atrial fibrillation remains the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia encountered in Australian clinics, and it carries a well-recognised risk of…

Wearable defibrillators in myocarditis: patient selection and outcomes

Myocarditis, an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle often triggered by viral infection, can leave patients vulnerable to life-threatening ventricular…

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in HFpEF

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia managed by Australian cardiologists, with prevalence climbing steadily in communities along…

Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common inherited cardiac disorder, affecting roughly one in every 500 adults. While many people live their entire lives…

ECG Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Vein Isolation

Atrial fibrillation continues to place a heavy burden on Australian cardiology services. The number of catheter ablations performed each year across hospitals…

A Smarter Way To Enjoy Online Poker With Friends

Digital entertainment has become increasingly social, giving friends new ways to meet, compete, and share a memorable evening even when they are in different…

Leadless Pacemaker Implantation in Patients With Tricuspid Valve Disease

Tricuspid valve disease creates a distinctive pacing problem. Conventional transvenous pacemakers require a lead to pass through the tricuspid valve and remain…

Remote monitoring of cardiac devices and hospitalisation rates

Remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices has changed how clinicians follow patients with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators…