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Don’t dismiss atrial ectopic beats as always benign, assess the burden Atrial ectopics at a high burden predict future atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke Treat underlying risk factors aggressively, even if AF hasn't been diagnosed Surveillance is key - Detect paroxysmal AF early to prevent stroke Wearables can support long-term detection, especially in high-risk patients   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 33 mins Expert: Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya, Sub-specialist Cardiac Electrophysiologist   Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and its impact in younger women Psychological and emotional impact of heart attacks in women - Depression, anxiety and PTSD Factors that reduce optimal outcomes for women after a heart attack How best to support women following a heart attack   Host: Dr Terri Foran | Total Time:31 mins Experts: Prof Robert M Graham, Cardiologist and Dr Barbara Murphy, Associate Director of Australian Centre for Heart Health   Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode: Accurate diagnosis is crucial First-line treatments include cryotherapy and topical agents Set realistic expectations and educate patients Consider patient factors (eg. occupation, immunosuppression) Escalate to specialist care when indicated   Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator Expert: Dr Philip Tong, Dermatologist Total time: 25 mins   Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oral antiarrhythmics have limited efficacy and significant risks Catheter ablation is now a first-line option in suitable patients Newer ablation technology - Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safer and faster Anticoagulation decisions remain based on stroke risk, not ablation status Genuine post-procedural issues may be benign Ongoing healthcare professional role - Blood pressure and risk factor control   The questions answered in this podcast are listed below.They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia who attended Healthed’s face-to-face seminars. How effective are oral antiarrhythmic medications?  Does this cure atrial fibrillation?  What is the current state of ablation technology? Can you explain what you mean by "rapid" and provide an example of how long a procedure typically takes? Does reduced scarring decrease the likelihood or complexity of needing a repeat ablation? What are some of the contraindications in terms of structurally abnormal heart that would be contraindications for the patient?  How should atrial fibrillation be approached in patients with severe ischaemic heart disease? Does this complicate treatment? If a patient has an AF ablation, can they come off my anticoagulant? How do you manage patient’s embolic issues?  How soon after the procedure can patients typically be discharged? Following successful AF suppression, is it possible for patients to stop taking DOACs or other anticoagulants? After discharge, how soon should patients follow up with their GP? What should the GP monitor and what should be communicated back to the specialist? When will you consider AV node ablation and insertion of a pacemaker?   Host: David Lim | Total Time: 44 mins Expert: Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya, Sub-specialist Cardiac Electrophysiologist Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging discussion, Emma Beckett, a Food and Nutrition Scientist at Food IQ Global, shares her expertise on infant nutrition. She explains the crucial role of prebiotics in formulas for enhancing gut health and immunity in infants. The conversation delves into the significance of the infant microbiome and its impact on long-term health. Emma also offers insights on the evolution of infant formulas to include beneficial prebiotics and emphasizes the importance of informed choices for parents and guidance for health professionals.

Examine the vulva in menopause consultations Biopsy is important for diagnosis Differentiating vulval conditions Treatment with potent topical steroids Referral considerations The questions answered in this podcast are listed below.They were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia who attended Healthed’s face-to-face seminars. Do you always examine the vulva in the menopause consult, or would you wait and see if the patient doesn’t have the expected response to vaginal oestrogen? How do we differentiate between lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, or lichen simplex chronicus? Do you think the itch of lichen sclerosus responds to vaginal oestrogen? Could you give this to a woman, and she’s going to get better, and you’ll never know that she had lichen sclerosus? What treatments do you use, and for how long? Can you take a punch biopsy from one site - the site that you think is perhaps the easiest to biopsy or looks the most affected? Is a 3 mm punch biopsy big enough? Do you have to pop a suture in? How do you manage the care of that biopsy after you’ve done it? Is referring to a dermatologist or gynaecologist better for biopsy? Which steroids do you use, for how long, and what results do you expect? How does a woman present with lichen planus?   Host: Dr Marita long | Total Time: 23 mins Expert: Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Healthed lecture, menopause expert Professor Rod Baber provides an update on the latest prevalence and understanding on these vasomotor symptoms of menopause including their implications for affected women's future health. In addition, he will discuss new non-hormonal treatments that appear to be an effective alternative for women significantly affected by hot flushes but who are unable or unwilling to take hormone therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Healthed lecture, Dr Alexander Sweetman, Senior Program Manager with the Australasian Sleep Association discusses the latest innovations in CBT options for insomnia including some very accessible and affordable programs and studies that may benefit many primary care patients whose quality of life is significantly impaired by this insidious and very prevalent chronic condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Healthed lecture, Dr Tracy Leong brings GPs up to speed on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program that will commence on July 1, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Healthed lecture, Associate Professor Gary Kilov explains that the expanded indications for the use of CGM will see it incorporated more and more into the primary care management of patients with diabetes, so we need to know about it. In this talk, Professor Kilov will discuss how and why CGM works, how to interpret the data it delivers and, importantly which parameters should be prioritised when making future treatment decisions for and with the patient with diabetes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.