College backs GP access to referral-free angiography But while supportive, the RACGP has suggested changing the new item number’s proposed wording.
Preventive care for atrial fibrillation currently ‘less than ideal’ More than four-in-10 patients hospitalised with the condition die within a decade, according to a new Australian study.
CAC score: To test or not to test? Measuring how much calcium is in the walls of a heart’s blood vessels is ‘not free of problems’, and may contribute to overtreating.
‘Suboptimal’ uptake of ACS medicines regimen: AIHW One in three hospitalised ACS patients delays starting medication after being discharged, prompting a call for increased post-hospitalisation support.
Australian death rate in 2020 lowest on record: AIHW All-cause mortality rates declined by 7.7% from 2019, but there was one PHN where 67% of deaths were still considered ‘premature’.
Australia needs a modern approach to assessing heart attack risk CT scanning of the heart has changed the way coronary artery disease risk can be assessed, writes cardiologist Professor Girish Dwivedi.
Caution advised over heart screening tests SPONSORED: Dr Jane Deacon reviews the findings from a recent coronial inquest, including the implications for GPs.
First-ever head injury guidelines for children While the guidelines were devised primarily for emergency department clinicians, experts say they can also offer direction for GPs.
‘Important’ study shows gout medication can halt coronary disease progression The major clinical trial found use of low dose colchicine reduces heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery by 30%.
International study backs preventive approach to heart disease A global trial has found medicine and lifestyle changes can be as effective as invasive surgery in addressing stable coronary artery disease.