UK News & Events
UK News
National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) launches first T-LoC Guidelines.
New guidelines launched today (August 25th 2010) aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment for people experiencing blackouts is hailed as breakthrough by STARS.
Visit NICE website
View Quick Reference Guide NICE T LoC Guideline
View Understanding NICE Guidance pdf suitable for patients and carers
NICE publishes updated guide to the technology appraisal appeal process
Final NICE Guidance for Dronedarone for atrial fibrillation released 25th August 2010
Heart drug for thousands approved on NHS after campaign
Telegraph.co.uk - Read full article
Trudie Lobban, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Atrial Fibrillation Association said: “The availability of a new treatment for AF is very welcome ...
People who suffer from blackouts may be going undiagnosed, says NICE
European guidelines back use of Sanofi's Multaq
Reuters
PA) new heart rhythm drug Multaq should be considered as a first-line treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation, a common arrhythmia...
Know Your Pulse
Download our NEW I-PHONE Pulse Check Application here!
MOBILE users are being encouraged to download a new iPhone application.
Scottish Daily Express - Read full article
iPhone app identifies heart problems
Nursing Times - Read full article
Pulse test for heart fault set to be rolled out.
Just checking your pulse could be a vital health check
The good news is that many deaths from cardiac arrhythmias could be prevented if the underlying heart rhythm problem is diagnosed and treated. The simplest way to do this is to check your pulse. Read more
A Big thank you to Peter Hogan and his team for raising almost £3,000 (and still collecting) for Arrhythmia Alliance by completing his 24 hour 3 Peaks Challenge!
The 3 Peaks Challenge involved climbing the three biggest mountains in Great Britain, which are Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (Cumbria) and Snowdon within a 24 hour period.
We send our congratulations for achieving this magnificent feat with only ten minutes to spare!!!
If you would like to fundraise or join supporters like Pete in organising an event
please contact wendy.adams@heartrhythmcharity.org.uk
World Heart Rhythm Week (WHRW) – 7-13 June 2010
International Alliance of Patients' Organizations (IAPO) endorses the week and publicises it through their online newsletter. Read the full article
New report shows better management of AF could save NHS millions of pounds every year
Failure to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) costs the NHS millions of pounds every year
Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) calls on health professionals and NHS to improve services for people with AF. Read full article
Speech by the Rt Hon Andrew Lansley CBE MP, Secretary of State for Health, 8 June 2010: 'My ambition for patient-centred care'
HEALTH WHITE PAPER - Equality and Excellence: Liberating the NHS
The Government has published its much-anticipated Health White Paper, setting out how Andrew Lansley’s vision for a patient-centred NHS will be put into practice. A Health Bill is expected later this year, with implementation in 2012. Read Health White Paper here
A Chaotic heartbeat is a warning
Do you know how to check your pulse? Would you know if your heartbeat was regular or irregular? Read more
New report NICE’s Public Health Programme Guidance on the prevention of cardiovascular disease at the population level
The Quick Reference Guidance (QRG), as well as the full guidance and background papers, are available now on the NICE website here: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH25
NHS Scotland DNACPR policy
NHS Scotland announces the publication of its national integrated adult DNACPR policy and related implementation and training materials which can be viewed on the website www.scotland.gov.uk/dnacpr. Read more
First warfarin comparison study to enrol 90% of atrial fibrillation patients with high risk of stroke
Comparison of five anticoagulation trials for the prevention of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) demonstrates that those enrolled on Bayer’s ROCKET AF trial clearly reflects patients most at risk of stroke
Click here to view full news release.
Western Daily Press - Breakthrough pacemaker for Somerset student Ben
Student in the South West has become the first person to be fitted with a new type of pacemaker which can withstand MRI scanners.
Preventive Cardiology: Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Imperial College London is pleased to announce the opening for applications to their next intake for the Certificate of Advance Study and Masters Degree course in ‘Preventive Cardiology: Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention’. This programme is open to hospital and primary care… read more
Launch of the Sudden Cardiac Death Pathology Database.
In most middle-aged and older adults, sudden cardiac death is caused by coronary artery disease. In contrast, sudden cardiac death…
Heart devices can be turned off near end of life
American Medical News
He said he had trouble getting doctors caring for his mother to turn off her pacemaker, which she had implanted at the age of 99. ...
UK Events
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2010
28 Aug 2010 - 01 Sep 2010 - Stockholm, Sweden
The 8th City Basic EP Course
1st - 2nd September 2010 - Education Centre, London Chest Hospital
The two-day course provides 'hands-on' training in cardiac electrophysiology, with a focus on practical sessions. For further details click here
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Sudden Death: From Bench to Bedside
Wednesday 8th September 2010
A one day symposium presented by the Cardiovascular Research Group. CHAIRS: Dr E Behr, Prof AJ Camm & Dr A De Souza
Click here to view programme
13th Primary Care Cardiovascular Society Annual Scientific Meeting "Cardiovascular Disease - the next 10 years"
29th September - 1st October 2010 - Queens Hotel, Leeds
For more information, please e-mail: office@pccs.org.uk
Click here to see the programme and information on how to register.
Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) 2010
3rd – 6th October 2010 - Hilton Birmingham Metropole
HRC is aimed at anyone with an interest in arrhythmia. An exciting programme of patient group conferences, scientific sessions is planned, along with training courses, live cases and industry sessions, plus Dept of Health and Primary Care meetings. A trade exhibition will run throughout. Presentations and discussions will be aimed at consultants, electrophysiologists, cardiologists, nurses, physiologists, DoH, industry representatives and patients alike.
To register and get full details, including the draft agenda, please visit: www.heartrhythmcongress.com
‘Advances in the Education of Defibrillation’ Roundtable - featuring the Launch of Resources for Children
Monday 4th October 2010 – The Greville Room - 09:30-13:00
For the live agenda,
International Partners & Affiliates Meeting
Register NOW for the International Partners & Affiliates Meeting at HRC on Wednesday 6th October in the Greville Room of the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, UK.
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals - Heart Centre & Cancer Centre
***FUNDRAISER*** Third annual three-mile sponsored walk
Sunday 17th October 2010 - Oxford University Parks - 10:30am
It's not just a walk in the park! Click here to see the flyer and further details.
Improving Patient Safety and Managing the Quality of ANTICOAGULATION
18th October 2010 - Cavendish Conference Centre, London
Europe AF 2010 – 3rd Annual Scientific Conference
22nd – 23rd November 2010 - London Hilton Metropole Hotel
Click here to view the full brochure. Click here to register. Click here to book accommodation.
Inherited Cardiac Conditions Educational Event, Nottingham University Hospitals Inherited Cardiac Conditions and Arrhythmia Services
Friday 26th November 2010 - The Belfry Hotel, Nottingham
For more info click here