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CHRD Researcher Melissa Middeldorp awarded the Heart Rhythm Society Affiliate Prize

Melissa Middeldorp was awarded the Heart Rhythm Society Affiliate Prize in Denver on 10th May 2013. Melissa’s presented a case series of thyrotoxicosis occurring very late after the cessation of amiodarone. This research highlights the need for long term surveillance of patients who have been treated with amiodarone. Well done Melissa on your outstanding performance at your first (of many) podium presentations.
Successful Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientifiic Sessions, Denver, USA
Congratulations to all CHRD students and researchers who presented and represented the group in Denver at HRS 2013. A total of 31 original abstracts presented by the group. An outstanding effort – well done.
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Higher risk of stroke from common heart disease
Australians are being warned of a higher risk of stroke caused by the nation’s most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation.
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Young Investigator Award Finalist for Heart Rhythm Society 2013

Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders’ researcher and clinician, Dr Rajiv Mahajan has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Young Investigator Award at the Heart Rhythm Society. The Heart Rhythm Society conference, to be held in May in Denver, Colorado, is the global premier conference for arrhythmia research and practice. Many researchers from the Centre will be attending and presenting at the conference.
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