Schistosomiasis presenting in travellers: a 15 year observational study at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London.

Background: Schistosomiasis in returning travellers is one of the most common imported tropical infections with potentially serious complications, which are preventable if diagnosed early.

Methods: A review was undertaken of consecutive cases of schistosomiasis presenting at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London, UK from 1997 to 2012.

Results: All 1020 schistosomiasis cases were from Africa and Schistosoma haematobium was the predominant species in those with microscopy confirmed schistosomiasis (74.

Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation-patient satisfaction from a single-center UK experience.

Background: Patient satisfaction is an indicator of quality of care and a key factor for patients' healthcare choices. Although atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is now common, there are no published data on patient satisfaction during this procedure.

Methods: Anonymous patient satisfaction questionnaires were distributed to consecutive AF ablation patients over 6 months at a single center.