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#CSANZ2024 | International Faculty close to 100% confirmed
Keep your eye on the CSANZ ASM 2024 as the International Speakers confirm their attendance in Perth...
Named Lecturers announced for CSANZ 2024
Please see below the invited 2024 CSANZ ASM Named Lecturers who have confirmed their spot at the...
SPOTLIGHT ON : Women in Cardiology (WiC) Working Group
Did you know that we have a vibrant and enthusiastic Working Group dedicated to improving equity for...
Cardiology News
AMENDMENTS TO PBS | 1 MARCH 2024
Please find the latest relevant update to the PBS below: Chronic heart failure Dapagliflozin (Forxiga®)...
AMENDMENTS TO MBS | 1 MARCH 2024
1 March 2024 amendments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) are now available on MBSonline. The...
New 2024-2025 STP support projects applications are now open
Apply for Commonwealth funding for Specialist Training Program (STP) support projects through the Royal...
RACP SUBMISSION to TGA Consultation: Medicine Shortages in Australia, challenges and opportunities
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened an important consultation into medication...
The Australian National Standards of Care for Childhood-Onset Heart Disease (CoHD)
Announced by the Federal Health Minister last week and published in the Heart, Lung and Circulation, The...
VALE | Dr David Hunt, MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ, DDU, FACC
It is with deep regret that we note the passing of Dr David Hunt, MBBS, FRACP, FCSANZ, DDU, FACC, who...
Fellows in Training Committee
The Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Committee provides a forum for cardiology advanced trainees to discuss...
2024 ESC European Exam in Core Cardiology (EECC)
CSANZ is facilitating the 2024 ESC European Exam in Core Cardiology (EECC) for Australian and New Zealand...
Revised CTCA Training Guidelines
Over the last 12 months the Parent Bodies and Conjoint Committee for CTCA Training Guidelines have...
New and amended PBS listings implemented on 1 Dec 2023
Update to Safety Net Early Supply Rule for 60-day prescriptions of PBS medicines. Following the...
HLC | What’s in the DECEMBER 2023 edition?
Anticoagulation During PCI: Is It Time for RCTs? Unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been the preferred...
WHF 2023 guidelines for the echocardiographic diagnosis of Rheumatic Heart Disease
The World Heart Federation (WHF) 2023 guidelines for the echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart...
Guidelines & Tips: How to write a winning Abstract
Watch the video to learn guidelines and tips for writing a winning Abstract ...
Notice Board
Cardiology Research Reviews Issue 162, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this edition: – Long-term efficacy of evolocumab in patients with or without multivessel...
SURVEY | Prescribing blood pressure-lowering medicines to older adults
What factors influence your decision to prescribe blood pressure-lowering medicines to older adults?...
Heart Failure Research Review, Issue 84, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan
In this edition – Use of clinical and echocardiographic evaluation to assess HF risk...
Heart Failure Practice Review Issue 2, with commentary Dr Janette Tenne
In this issue: – Standardised definitions for evaluating ADHF therapies – Optimising...
HEART, LUNG and CIRCULATION (HLC) – What’s in February edition
Childhood-onset Heart Disease: Announcing a Blueprint for Optimising Care in Australia The...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 83, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
In this issue: Long-term outcomes of CRT defibrillation for HF Global multimorbidity in acute HF...
AHA 2023 Conference Review, with commentary by Prof John O’Sullivan
In this review: Contemporary guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure Association of...
Heart Failure Guidelines Educational Series: ESC vs American Heart Failure Guidelines.
Interesting review recently published on the international heart failure guidelines by our NZ...
SURVEY | Australian Nurse Educator ECG Survey
You are invited to participate in a survey (Phase I) of the project: Training and competency of...
SURVEY | Accessing TGA Website and reporting adverse events
The TGA has asked for our Member’s feedback on how the TGA can improve the way consumers and...
Research Review Speaker Series NZ – Optimising management of heart failure in the community
The Research Review Speaker Series on Optimising management of heart failure in the community was...
Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 32, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue: 2023 ESC guidelines for managing endocarditis 2023 ESC guidelines for ACS Guideline...
Babyscreen+ research study: Genomic Newborn Screening
Share your knowledge and expertise through 30-minute interviews to help shape the future of genomic...
Australian Cardiology Practice Review Issue 32, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue we feature: – 2023 ESC guidelines for managing endocarditis – 2023 ESC...
Cardiology Research Review Issue 161, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this edition: – Safety and tolerability of inclisiran in patients with...
Cardiology Research Review: Issue 160, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue: Relationship of daily step counts to all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 82, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan
In this issue: Loop + thiazide diuretics for acute HF across eGFR spectrum Dapagliflozin for HF and...
Cardiology Research Review Issue 159, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this edition: – Economic evaluation of sacubitril-valsartan for heart failure management...
Heart Failure Research Review Issue 81, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
In this edition: – Semaglutide in HFPEF according to obesity/weight loss – Catheter...
Cardiac adverse reactions associated with cancer immunotherapy – Research Review Education Series
A new Research Review Educational series on cardiac adverse reactions associated with cancer...
Cardiology Research Review Issue 158, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue: ANGPTL3 might be a suitable target for triglyceride and cholesterol lowering Complete...
Cardio Watch, Series 8: Should Australia lower LDL-C targets to match the European guidelines?
Cardiology Watch 9 – The emerging role of fish oil in reducing cv events presented by A/Prof...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 80, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan
In this edition: – Ferric carboxymaltose in HF with iron deficiency – Semaglutide in...
Heart, Lung and Circulation October Highlights
Highlights and more are available online now and in the upcoming October 2023 edition of Heart, Lung...
Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 31, with commentary by Dr Janette Tenne
In this issue: – 2023 ESC cardiomyopathy guidelines – Exercise and physical activity...
*NEW* Heart Failure Practice Review Issue 1, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
A new Practice Review for Heart Failure, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats. Look forward to...
Cardiology Research Review: Issue 157, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this Issue: Cardiovascular safety of testosterone replacement therapy The FGF21 analogue...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 79, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
In this edition: – Remote pulmonary artery pressure monitoring in chronic HF – CTS...
Cardiology Research Review: Issue 156, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue: Self-administered intranasal etripamil for paroxysmal SVT Vitamin D supplementation...
CSANZ NZ ASM Speaker Series: Heart Failure – How to welcome the fantastic four
2023 Speaker Series: Heart Failure – How to welcome the fantastic four. Presentation by Prof...
Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 30, with commentary by Dr Jannette Tenne
In this issue: New Australian CVD risk guideline and calculator Managing chronic coronary disease...
CALL FOR BOARD POSITIONS – HYPERTENSION AUSTRALIA
The High Blood Pressure Research Council has recently transitioned to Hypertension Australia. Their...
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...
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...
Cardiology Research Review NZ: Issue 107, with commentary by Prof Alexander Sasse
In this issue: Benefits of CRT differ according to QRS characteristics Intravascular imaging-guided...
World Heart Federation 2023 Emerging Leaders announced
Congratulations to two of our members, the only two Australians who have been appointed as part of...
Heart Failure Research Review Issue 77, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
In this edition: – HF and chronic kidney disease history: mortality after COVID-19 vs...
WA Cardiology Research Symposium | July 25
You are invited to the WA Cardiology Research Symposium, showcasing research from the Cardiology...
Cardiology Research Review: Issue 154, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue: The artificial sweetener erythritol and atherothrombotic disease risk Acute health...
Australian Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 29, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue, A dual-chamber leadless pacemaker Pulmonary valve replacement in repaired tetralogy...
Cardiac Research Review NZ: Issue 106, with Commentary by Prof Alexander Sasse
In this issue: Lifestyle habits and cardiac conduction disease Smartwatch-enabled detection of left...
CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING E-NEWS May 2023
Welcome to our first Cardiovascular Nurse e-News for 2023 Download full issue (pdf) As Chair of the...
Cardiology Research Review: Issue 153, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this edition: – Endovascular ultrasound renal denervation to treat resistant hypertension...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 76, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
In this edition: – Predicting AD and related dementia in HF and AF – Associations of...
Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 28, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue we feature: Physical frailty scales to predict survival in heart failure Inflammation...
Cardiology Research Review, Issue 152, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this edition: – Cryoablation vs drug therapy for paroxysmal AF – Myopericarditis...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 75, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan
In this edition: – All-cause mortality for torsemide vs. furosemide after HF hospitalisation...
Research Review Video – ACC.23 highlights with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
Enjoy the video commentary below presented by A/Prof John Amerena with the highlights of ACC.23...
Cardiology Practice Review Issue 27, with commentary by Dr Janette Tenne
In this issue – Cardio-oncology recommendations for paediatric oncology...
Position Statement Provides Guidance on the Management of Adults Patients with Elevated Lipoprotein(a).
Position Statement Provides Guidance on the Management of Adults Patients with Elevated...
ECG of the Month – March 2023
A 19 year-old woman presents with palpitations. Continuous rhythm strip post adenosine is shown...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 74, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
In this edition: – Intervention for improving acute HF outcomes – Dapagliflozin in...
Cardiology Research Review: Issue 151, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena.
In this edition: – Smartwatch-enabled detection of LV dysfunction – Dapagliflozin in...
Australian Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 26, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue: – ACC consensus on multidisciplinary care for cardiac amyloidosis...
Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 25, with commentary by Dr Janette Tenne
In this issue: – Aortic stenosis: ESC/EACTS vs ACC/AHA guidelines – Atherosclerosis...
Research Review Video: TAVI for your AS Patients: Treating low-surgical risk
Dr Peter Fahmy Interventional and Structural Cardiologist MBChB, PhD, FRACP, FCSANZ Go to Research...
Educational Series: Pharmacological prevention and management of heart failure a consensus update
This publication is an educational resource summarising changes in recommendations for the...
Download the CSANZ APP
The CSANZ App has been designed for members to access information, network and collaborate. The App...
CSANZ-Ed: Exertional breathlessness is one of the commonest symptoms leading to visits to a cardiologist.
Exertional breathlessness is one of the commonest symptoms leading to visits to a cardiologist...
Cardiology Research Review: Issue 150, with commentary by Dr Adam Nelson
In this issue: Concealed cardiomyopathy in autopsy- inconclusive SCD Telehealth cardiology...
Research Review Issue 149, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this edition: Elevated NT-proBNP as a CV disease risk equivalent Structural cardiac abnormalities...
Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 24, with commentary by Dr Janette Tenne
In this edition Myocardial dysfunction after COVID-19 in patients with CV comorbidities ACC/AHA...
2024 CSANZ/ANZET-UK structural and interventional Fellowships
Applications are now open for the following 2024 UK structural and interventional fellowships:...
Heart Failure Research Review: Issue 73, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan
In this issue: Outpatient intravenous diuretics for worsening HF Comparison of HF risk scores for...
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in severe symptomatic AS, with commentary by Dr Karl Poon
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and low...
RESEARCH REVIEW WEBINAR SERIES
Click on the link below to view the Research Review Webinar series online Cardiology Watch: #3 SLG...
Lipids Year in Review 2022, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue: Lipid lowering effects of obicetrapib with high-intensity statin HDL-C levels and...
Cardiovascular Research Review: Issue 148 with a focus on Covid-19, with commentary by Prof David Brieger
In this issue: Diagnosing CVD during the COVID-19 pandemic Impact of COVID-19 in hospital mortality...
Cardiovascular Research Review: Issue 147, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this edition: Wearable devices may help detect AF Polypill strategy for secondary prevention...
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STUDY REVIEW Long-Term Evolocumab in Patients with Established Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: FOURIER OLE
View the Research Review’s STUDY REVIEW below, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena: Download...
Heart Failure Research Review, Issue 72, with commentary by Prof Andrew Coats
In this issue: Iron deficiency in HF Contemporary SGLT-2 inhibitor use in HF patients with diabetes...
ESC (European Society of Cardiology) Congress – 2022, with commentary by Prof John French
In this edition: ADVOR: acetazolamide in acute HF REVIVED: percutaneous revascularisation for...
Study Review: Primary prevention of CDX and Heart Failure, with commentary by Ryan G Paul
From Research Review NZ: Learn more about the primary prevention of cardiovascular and heart failure...
Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 23, with commentary by A/Prof John Amerena
In this issue Cardiovascular drug interactions with Paxlovid in COVID-19 Myocarditis: Review article...
Heart Failure Research Review, Issue 71, with commentary by Dr Mark Nolan
In this issue: Dapagliflozin in HF with mildly reduced or preserved EF Acetazolamide in acute...
Your Invitation to Edinburgh | ACNAP | 23 – 24 JUNE
The Cardiac Society is offering a Travelling Fellowship to the value of $3,000 for you to present...