We've found that 22% of TAVI patients were readmitted within 90 days, with 76% seeking care at non-index hospitals. This was not linked to higher mortality or healthcare use. Reassuring news for TAVI patients in regional areas with limited access to return to index TAVI hospital!

We explored the risk factors for CIED infections using Australian data. Understanding these factors will aid clinicians in advising patients, identifying those at risk, and making informed decisions on device management and preventive measures. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/mj…

Congratulations to NSW CVRN member Dr Md Shajedur Rahman Shawon on receiving a 45 and Up Research Grant Sax Institute Heart Foundation

Excited to share that I've been selected as a member of the Emerging Leaders Committee of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance! 🌟 #Leadership #CardiovascularResearch #EmergingLeaders

I’m honoured and excited to receive this grant.

Dr Chan: Moving towards universal health coverage means increasing access to essential medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, screening tests

Just do it! #mosaicsummit

About 15% of the world's population, or 1 billion, or one in seven people, lives with some form of #disability goo.gl/xdPmUZ #HLMDD

"World Health Organization (WHO): Rates of disability are increasing due to population #ageing, increases in chronic health conditions goo.gl/75vPNN #NCDs"

#Ebola is a tragic reminder of the importance of strong health & #publichealth systems globally. #CDCchat

#Flu and Ebola have some similar symptoms, but flu is common, Ebola is very rare. 1.usa.gov/1nQQLkE #getafluvax

There's very little written about the clinical course of Ebola. Physical exams and vital sign checks are limited by risk and by workload.

"Globe Health: Renowned epidemiologist Robert Remis’ HIV/AIDS work was ‘life-saving’ trib.al/CkHg9RG"

#Google aims to diagnose #cancers, impending HeartAttacks, strokes, other diseases ow.ly/DzelR Google

And they say scare tactics are useless. "The Washington Post: Graphic cigarette warning labels appear to be working "

Poorly controlled #Diabetes increases the risk of premature mortality paho.org/diabetes #curbdiabetes