Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common recurrent arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice, and is associated with an overall 5-fold increased risk of stroke and systemic embolism Read More...
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Drugs to Avoid in Heart Failure
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How valuable is the standard ECG?
The value of the ECG weighs up the hassle of carrying it out against the information it provides. Is it a hands-on skill reserved for cardiologists? Read on. Read More...
Exercise intolerance – when to think of cardiac causes
Regular exercise reduces cardiovascular disease but acute bouts of exercise can unmask underlying cardiac conditions. What symptoms are suggestive of cardiac causes? Read More...
Aortic aneurysm in 2019
The European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery published new European guidelines in January with over 120 recommendations. A few warrant discussion. Read More...
Retiring Doctors: A Case in Point
ASADA wants doctors who are stepping down (non-practising doctors) to be able to do just that without being required to meet the same CPD, recency of practice, and police clearance provisions that fully registered doctors follow. On the flip-side, retired or non-practising doctors according to the Medical Board cannot offer any medical opinion on anything, anytime, and certainly cannot be available to medically assist anyone or lend a medical hand. Read More...
Involuntary treatment for addiction
In September 2016, the WA Mental Health Commission released Discussion Papers relating to the proposed provision of compulsory alcohol and other drug treatment in WA Courts. It recommended waiting on results from trials in NSW. The concept of addiction and its treatment has always generated controversy. Read More...
Have You Heard: April 2019
Medical Forum's monthly round up of health headlines. Read More...