Empagliflozin (Jardiance®) (10 mg tablet) is now listed on the PBS for the treatment of chronic heart failure.
Chronic heart failure
Empagliflozin (Jardiance®) (10 mg tablet) is now listed on the PBS for the treatment of chronic heart failure. Prescriptions for treatment are Authority Required (STREAMLINED).
For more information about the Online PBS Authorities system visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/hppbsauthorities
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.
Captured at this year’s CSANZ ASM was an impressive line up of previous R T Hall Prize winners. Pictured together here, at the 2023 CSANZ ASM President’s Welcome on Thursday evening – an “RT Hall Prize Hall of Fame”.
View the full list R T Hall Prize winners below from 1965 to date.
(from left to right): Prof Paul Nestel (awarded in 1965, the first RT Hall Prize recipient), guest with Prof Gerald Watts (2022), Prof Phil Aylward (1984) and Prof Stephen Nicholls (2018).
ADS will host an exciting virtual event.
Join the experts, including Prof John Atherton, A/Prof Sarah Glastras, A/Prof Samantha Hocking, Prof Stephen Nicholls and Prof Sophia Zoungas for a Live Panel Discussion on Monday 13 November 2023 from 7.00pm – 8.00pm (AEDT).
Discussion will cover the outcomes of the 2023 AHA Scientific Sessions in relation to managing cardiovascular disease in people living with obesity, plus a review of the trial results presented at the AHA Meeting. Download the flyer for full details. Register here for the Live Discussion
ADS will host an exciting virtual event. Join the experts, including Prof John Atherton, A/Prof Sarah Glastras, A/Prof Samantha Hocking, Prof Stephen Nicholls and Prof Sophia Zoungas for a Live Panel Discussion on Monday 13 November 2023 from 7.00pm – 8.00pm (AEDT).
Discussion will cover the outcomes of the 2023 AHA Scientific Sessions in relation to managing cardiovascular disease in people living with obesity, plus a review of the trial results presented at the AHA Meeting. Download the flyer for full details here
In 2021 CSANZ formed a working group for Sports Cardiology due to the increased demand for training and a dedicated service provision for this niche field, whilst also providing a forum for discussing interesting cases and progress within Sports Cardiology.
Read more about the emerging subspecialty Sports Cardiology here
(current CSANZ membership is essential)
As we build our profile of experts, we invite you to contact us on [email protected] if you have an interest in research opportunities, collaborations, education or training in the field, attending events and building a valuable resource for those working in sports cardiology.
It’s very easy to join the Sports Cardiology Working Group, contact us by email with your name and contact details and subject: Join the Sports Cardiology Working Group and send it to [email protected].
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Details to follow soon.
Calling for Abstracts Read more
The closing date for abstract submission is 28 February 2024.
We have developed dedicated specialised sports cardiology services in Melbourne (St Vincent’s Hospital) and Sydney (RPAH) and are aware of several specialists around Australia and New Zealand who have a dedicated interest and expertise. If you wish to refer a patient to our dedicated subspecialized sports cardiology clinics the contact details are below:
Clinical outcomes of 10 years of cardiac screening in elite New Zealand athletes
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Link to other Articles in European Heart Journal (EHJ) Link to other articles in the JACC Journal
Links to International Sports Cardiology website resources:
The finalised curricula for cardiology have been approved and published on the RACP website.
2024 Transition Year
The RACP has advised that trainees who commence in the Cardiology Advanced Training program in 2024 will be enrolled under the new curricula. Existing trainees, who commenced training prior to or in 2023, will continue to follow PREP program requirements.
2024 will be a transition year introducing some new curricula components and retaining some existing work-based assessment tools from the current PREP training programs. Please see an overview of the 2024 program requirements (adult and paediatric) for the new curricula.
Information on further changes to program requirements for trainees enrolled under the new curricula, including the introduction of new work-based assessment methods, will be shared throughout next year, in preparation for 2025.
The Education Committee invited the following prize winners to be interviewed after the 2023 CSANZ ASM to talk about their winning work that was presented, and what the future looks like for this project and their work.
Abstract: Multifunctional Porphyrin-lipid Nanoparticles—Novel Nanoscale Theranostics for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
Abstract: Environmental Factors Influence the Natural History of Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Abstract: Accuracy of single-lead ECG for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias compared to the gold standard of cardiac electrophysiology study
Abstract: Improving secondary prevention knowledge in immigrants after a heart attack: adapting and evaluating a virtual patient education resource to promote behaviour change.
Mayanna Lund is the Clinical Head of Cardiology for the Counties Manukau district in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Clinical Lead for the Northern Cardiac Network, covering 40% of the NZ population. Dr Lund completed cardiology training at Green Lane Hospital in Auckland, and fellowships at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston before returning to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland, to be part of a rapidly growing department serving a diverse population with excellence.
Dr Lund is an Hon Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland. Her research interests are implementation of evidence based care and quality improvement, particularly in the community management of heart failure. Since 2016 Dr Lund has been on the Governance Group of ANZACS-QI, Aotearoa’s cardiac quality improvement registry. She has served the NZ CSANZ Committee in various roles, including as Chair from 2018-20, and on the board in that role and currently as the Honorary Secretary.
After the announcement, Mayanna said “Since I first attended a local CSANZ meeting as a non-trainee, the Society has been my professional family. Like many families, it has grown in its role, size and diversity. This is an incredibly exciting honour”.
On the Pulse September 2023
View a selection of CSANZ highlights photo album from speakers to prize winners, Poster displays, presentations and the social events, International Speakers Dinner, Poster Wine and Cheese and the Cocktail Party!
Link to the highlights of the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting as published in the latest On the Pulse below:
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 at the beginning of August 2023.
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.
