Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death with Cutting-Edge Ultrasound Technology
Sudden cardiac death is something that can occur suddenly and unexpectantly. The most common cause is scar tissue within the muscle of the heart, however this is difficult to detect. A new technique of cardiac ultrasound known as strain derived mechanical dispersion may hold the key to early detection and prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients with prior abnormalities of the heart muscle. Hear how this new technology works and what it can do to both save lives and reduced the cost burden on hospitals.
Bio
Dr Rebecca Perry is the stream coordinator for the Cardiac Sonography program at the University of South Australia and a post-doctoral researcher in cardiac ultrasound at Flinders Medical Centre. She has over 25 years experience in cardiac ultrasound and advanced research techniques.
Event
8:30pm @Maylands Hotel, 67 Phillis Street, Maylands
Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Helen Smith
