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THAT’S A WRAP | 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET23

Thank you to all those who attended the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting.

There was a fabulous energy across the four days, from the first Symposium to the final What’s Hot Plenary, with a bumper crowd, presenters and exhibitors taking part.

Thank you to Derek Chew, ASM Convenor; Christina Bursill and Anand Ganesan (Chairs, Scientific Program Committee), Sidney Lo, ANZET Convenor and the members of the organising committees for putting together the wonderful programs.

Congratulations to all the Young Investigator Prize Winners awarded at the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting held in Adelaide last week.

Link to the highlights of the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting as published in the latest On the Pulse below:

If you would like a copy of an official photo please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will send a copy to you.

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R T Hall Prize 2023 – Prof Gemma Figtree AM

We are delighted to announce the 2023 R T Hall Prize was awarded to Prof Gemma Figtree AM. The RT Hall Prize is the most prestigious research award of CSANZ and recognises the achievements of senior and established investigators.

Over the last 10 years Prof Figtree has led an expanding international team addressing the mechanisms and unmet needs regarding clinical pathways for patients who develop coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction despite no standard modifiable risk factors (SMuRFs).

She is the National Scientific Lead of the large global clinical trial AEGIS II and was appointed to the adjudication panel, co-leading the heart failure analyses and publications for the highly cited CANVAS program demonstrating of benefits of SGLT2 inhibition in diabetics.

Using validated pre-clinical models, she has made seminal contributions that have provided unique insights into the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease susceptibility.

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Applications Open for the 2023 ACC In-training Exam

CSANZ will be hosting the American College of Cardiology In-Training Exam to be held on 17 and 18 October, 2023.  The online exam is open to Cardiology Advanced Trainees in Australia and New Zealand.  The exam comprises 150 MCQs and will be proctored via Zoom.

Click here for further details and to register. Click here to take the practice test.

Closing date for registrations is Friday 15 September, 2023.

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Cardiology Research Review Issue 155, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena

In this issue:

  • Five-year follow-up after transcatheter repair of secondary mitral regurgitation
  • Transcatheter repair of tricuspid regurgitation
  • Coronary artery calcium score and polygenic risk score for the prediction of CHD events
  • Oral anticoagulant dosing in patients with nonvalvular AF
  • Cost-effectiveness of screening for paroxysmal AF
  • Outcomes of subsequent pregnancies in women with peripartum cardiomyopathy
  • Beta-blocker use in patients with stable CAD
  • Zilebesiran, a novel RNA interference agent for hypertension
  • Weekend warrior physical activity and incident cardiovascular disease
  • Biventricular pacing vs left bundle branch area pacing for patients needing CRT

Download the Cardiology Research Review Issue 155, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena

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CSANZ WA Meeting – July 2023

The CSANZ WA was pleased to host a pre-ASM meeting on Tuesday July 25 at the UWA club.  The event was organised by Abdul Ihdayhid, Girish Dwivedi and Jamie Rankin to provide an opportunity for our junior colleagues to practice their presentations, including questions from senior colleagues, before the big event.  This year we are pleased to report a record number of prize contenders from WA.  The evening was generously sponsored by Astra Zeneca, Amgen and Biotronik.   

Congratulations to the CSANZ WA 2023 Best Poster Prize winners pictured here:

First prize – Ms Annora Kumar (top row)

Second prize – Ms Adilah Ahmad (2nd row left) 
Third prize – Mr Remy Spring (2nd row right) 

The awards were presented by Mr Vijay Gupta, State Manager, Biotronik WA/SA (left) and Emeritus Professor Lawrie Beilin (right).

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CSANZ 2023 ASM Prize winners

Congratulations to all the Young Investigator Prize Winners who were awarded for their abstract presentations at the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand held in Adelaide. 

The abstract titles below will link directly to their prizewinning abstract published in the Heart, Lung and Circulation special July 2023 Issue: Volume 32, Supplement 3S111-S457.

Ralph Reader in Basic and Translational Science Prize Winner: Dr Victoria Nankivell

Post-doctoral Scientist, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute

Abstract: Multifunctional Porphyrin-lipid Nanoparticles—Novel Nanoscale Theranostics for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease 

Judges:  Livia Hool, Diane Fatkin, James Chong, James Sharman
 

Ralph Reader in Clinical Science Prize Winner:
Dr Stacey Peters

Cardiologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital

Abstract: Environmental Factors Influence the Natural History of Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy  

Judges: Clara Chow, Derek Chew, Emelia Benjamin, Rebecca Ritchie, David Playford

Allied Health, Science and Technology Prize Winner:
Mr Samual Turnbull

Cardiac Physiologist, Westmead Hospital/ Westmead Applied Research Centre

Abstract: Accuracy of single-lead ECG for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias compared to the gold standard of cardiac electrophysiology study 

Judges: Rebecca Perry, Jodie Ingles, Jim Crowhurst

Cardiac Imaging Prize Winner:
Dr Lauren Giudicatti

Fellow, Royal Perth Hospital

Abstract:  The Diagnostic Yield and Clinical Utility of CMR in Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructed Coronary Arteries

Judges: Majo Joseph, Tony Stanton, Jenny Deague

Cardiovascular Genetic Diseases Prize Winner:
Ms Amy Mitchell

Research Assistant, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Abstract:  Prevalence of rare genetic variants in cardiomyopathy-associated genes and association with cardiac phenotype in endurance athletes.

Judges:  Kathryn Waddell-Smith, John Atherton

Cardiovascular Nursing Prize Winner:
Ms Wendan Shi

PhD Candidate, University of Sydney

Abstract: Improving secondary prevention knowledge in immigrants after a heart attack: adapting and evaluating a virtual patient education resource to promote behaviour change.

Judges: Sally Inglis, Julie Sanders, Patricia Davidson

Clinical Trials Prize Winner:  
Ms Trang Dang

PhD candidate, University of Queensland

Abstract:  Potentially preventable health care costs associated with unplanned 30-day readmissions following hospitalisation for heart failure.

Judges: Graham Hillis, Harvey White, Melinda Carrington

 

Heart Failure Prize Winner:
Mr Justin Lineham

Medical Student, Monash University

Abstract:  Role of Altered Venous Compliance in the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Judges: Aaron Sverdlov, Sean Lal, Alicia Chan

Heart Rhythm Prize Winner:
Dr Timothy Campbell

Scientist, Westmead Hospital

Abstract: Whole heart histological and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging validation of electroanatomic mapping by multiple electrode mapping catheters in identifying post-myocardial infarction ventricular scar.

Judges: Karen Phillips, Rukshen Weerasooriya, Peter Kistler

Prevention Prize Winner:
Ms Sonali Munot

PhD Student, Westmead Applied Research Centre

Abstract:  Sex-related disparity in bystander response and survival outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia

Judges:  William Parsonage, Robyn Clark, David Colquhoun

New Investigator Poster Prizes
Medical Student Poster Prize

Winner:  Matthew Morton

Poster Title:  Caudal Fluoroscopic Guidance for the Insertion of Transvenous Pacing Leads
Judges: Mayanna Lund, Anand Ganesan

Basic Physician Trainee or Advanced Trainee Poster Prize

Winner:  William He

Poster Title:  Comparing PCSK9 inhibitor prescription rates within high-risk populations: diabetes mellitus, multi-territory vascular disease, multivessel and recurrent coronary artery disease

Judges:  Matthew Worthley, Rebecca Kozor

 

PhD Candidate Poster Prize

Winner:  Sarena La

Poster Title:  Coronary Vasomotor Disorders in ANOCA Patients: insights from the CADOSA registry

Judges:  Clara Chow, Christina Bursill

Cardiovascular Nursing Poster Prize

Winner:  Marie-Claire Seeley

Poster Title:  Autonomic dysfunction is prevalent in post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 [PASC]

Judges: Rochelle Wynne, Jeroen Hendriks 

Allied Health, Science and Technology Poster Prize

Winner:  Jessica Orchard

Poster Title:  Results of 10 years of pre-participation cardiac screening of elite athletes in New Zealand

Judges: Julie Redfern, Anna Rolleston 

HEART, LUNG AND CIRCULATION:  BEST REVIEW PRIZE
Dr Aran Kanagaratnam and Dr Sohaib Virk

First authors of: Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic Versus Non-Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy:  Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
 

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ECG of the Month

What does the above Holter demonstrate?
Why is the PR interval prolonged for some of the sinus beats?
The Answer: 
What does this Holter demonstrate?

  1. Interpolated PVCs – these are ventricular ectopics that occur between two sinus beats without a pause.

  2. A phenomenon called concealed conduction where the PVCs penetrate retrogradely to the AV node – it is concealed because the only evidence that this has occurred is ‘indirect’ – ie. PR interval prolongation in the subsequent sinus beats (*).

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Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 78, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan

In this edition:

–  Dapagliflozin in HF with mildly reduced/preserved EF: HF events
–  AF ablation for HFPEF
–  Uptitrating treatment after HF hospitalisation across LVEF spectrum
–  ARNI for mildly reduced/preserved EF and worsening HF
–   HF hospitalisations with tablet-based telemonitoring added to phone management
–  SGLT-2 inhibitors vs. sitagliptin in HF and type 2 diabetes
–  Importance of cystatin C in estimating GFR
–  Skeletal muscle mitochondrial respiration and exercise intolerance in HFPEF
–  Autonomic regulation therapy in chronic HF with preserved/mildly reduced EF
–  HF care quality and outcomes at US hospitals with high proportions of Black patients

Download Heart Failure Research Review Issue 78, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan 

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CSANZ Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The CSANZ Postgraduate Research Scholarships are intended to provide support for CSANZ Members who wish to pursue a career in cardiovascular research.

Awarded only to those whose research is to be conducted in Australia or New Zealand.  The value of the Scholarship will be equivalent to that of the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship (depending on the successful candidate’s academic qualifications).

See further details and application instructions here.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 9 October, 2023.

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Australian Cardiovascular Risk Guidelines

The Australian Cardiovascular Risk Guidelines were launched in Canberra on Thursday, 20 July.  Health stakeholders gathered as the Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, (centre) launched the country’s new Guideline and calculator for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk.  Also pictured (left) is Prof Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor, National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Access the CVD Risk Guidelines here: www.cvdcheck.org.au

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