Invasive Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing For The Evaluation Of Unexplained And Complex Multifactorial BREATHlessnEss (i-BREATHE)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$132,743.00
Summary
Breathlessness is a common symptom that can be caused by diseases of the heart, lungs or muscles. It is not uncommon that the cause is undiagnosed either because conventional tests do not yield a diagnosis, or because an individual suffers from multiple diseases. This research aims to use invasive cardiopulmonary exercise testing, a highly specialised test which simultaneously measures breathing, heart and muscle function, to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breathlessness.
Up to 80% of out of hospital cardiac arrest patients do not receive bystander CPR –often because those at the scene do not have the required skills. Without immediate action the condition is fatal. Through my doctoral research I aim to investigate the best methods for providing a targeted approach of training basic life support to a group at high risk of these events -cardiac patients. I plan to develop and test the feasibility of incorporating this training into cardiac rehabilitation programs.
INFORM-AF A Randomised Controlled Trial To Assess The Efficacy Of A Digital Education Program For Atrial Fibrillation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$606,009.00
Summary
This grant aims to evaluate a new digital education program to improve quality of life for people living with atrial fibrillation and reduce rehospiatlisations.
Renal Sympathetic Denervation As An Adjunct To Catheter-based Ventricular Tachycardia Abaltion
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$188,226.00
Summary
The most common cause of sudden death is lethal heart rhythms. Despite medications and medical procedures, many patients still suffer from these life-threatening rhythms. Treatment of the nerves around the kidneys may alter the production of hormones that contribute to these rhythms which could have a significant impact on these patients.