Tako-Tsubo Cardiomyopathy: Pathogenesis And Natural History
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$246,478.00
Summary
Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC): broken heart syndrome is a poorly-understood cause of acute heart failure which usually occurs in post-menopausal women exposed to severe emotional stress. We will investigate the best way to diagnose TTC, identify its molecular causes and impact in the short and long-term on cardiac and blood vessel function. This research potentially should improve the detection and management of TTC, and may point to ways for its prevention.
Mapping The 3-dimensional Structure Of The Human Atria
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$61,192.00
Summary
Our project aims to shed the light on the mechanism of atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is the most common sustained heart rhythm abnormality and contributes to a significant socioeconomical burden on the healthcare system. We plan to use mapping catheters to record and analyse electrical signals from the small chambers of the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation. The results will contribute to improvements in our current approach in AF ablation to cure this disabling arrhythmia.