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Eastern Heart Clinic hosts Action Day 2022
Action Day is an annual professional development day for catheter lab professionals hosted by Eastern Heart Clinic. It reviews ‘real life’ medical scenarios and fosters shared discussion and learning among healthcare professionals.
How common are heart attacks in young people?
More than 9,000 Australians under 55 years have a heart attack each year, according to the AIHW. Professor Jepson explains the symptoms to look for and how to reduce your risk of heart disease.
Electrophysiology study: what you need to know
If you have an irregular heartbeat, your doctor might recommend an electrophysiology study. This helps to assess issues with the heart’s electrical activity, and how best to address it.
What is a percutaneous coronary intervention (or a stent)? Why is it needed and to expect?
A percutaneous coronary intervention is a procedure to open up arteries narrowed due to fatty deposits. The device used to keep the artery open is referred to as a stent.
Coronary angiogram: What it is, why it’s needed and to expect?
A coronary angiogram is a procedure that takes X-ray images of the blood vessels leading to the heart. It helps to diagnose heart conditions and determine what treatment is needed.
Dr Mark Pitney awarded Order of Australia for his service to cardiology
One of Eastern Heart Clinic’s senior interventional cardiologists, Dr Mark Pitney, has been recognised for his service to cardiology with an Order of Australia in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours.