Left ventricular assist devices for treatment of refractory advanced heart failure: the Western Australian experience.

Background: Left ventricular (LV) assist devices (LVADs) can prolong survival and improve quality of life in end-stage heart failure.

Aims: Review outcomes of the Western Australian LVAD programme.

Methods: Retrospective database and medical record review.

rimary care dherence o eart ailure guidelines iagnosis, valuation and outine management (PATHFINDER): a randomised controlled trial protocol.

Introduction: General practitioners (GPs) routinely provide care for patients with heart failure (HF); however, adherence to management guidelines, including titrating medication to optimal dose, can be challenging in this setting. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention to support adherence to HF management guidelines in primary care.

Methods And Analysis: We will undertake a multicentre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial of 200 participants with HF with reduced ejection fraction.

Evaluation of an artificial intelligence coronary artery calcium scoring model from computed tomography.

Objectives: Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores derived from computed tomography (CT) scans are used for cardiovascular risk stratification. Artificial intelligence (AI) can assist in CAC quantification and potentially reduce the time required for human analysis. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a fully automated model that identifies and quantifies CAC.