Conference program
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Conference sessions subject to change. Please check back closer to the conference dates for finalised program.
Day 1: Monday, 5th August 2019
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Pre-conference workshop
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Adhering to long term behaviour change – building bridges, not walls!
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ACRA Members' Forum (all welcome)
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Prof Robyn Gallagher, ACRA National President
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Welcome Reception
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(including promotion of ACRA mentoring program)
Welcome Reception
Day 2: Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Acknowledgment of Country
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Room TBA
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Official Opening
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Adjunct Professor John Kelly AM, Group CEO National Heart Foundation of Australia
Ballroom
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Keynote: Asking the identifying question: ‘Are you of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent’
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AJ Williams-Tchen (Director, Girraway Ganyi Consultancy)
Ballroom
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Keynote: Management of pre-eclampsia, SCAD, and gestational diabetes
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Clare Arnott (Cardiologist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
Ballroom
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Keynote: Sudden death and congenital heart disease
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Chris Semsarian (Cardiologist, Centenary Institute)
Ballroom
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Morning Tea, Poster Display and Trade Exhibition
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Interactive Poster Display Session
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Sam's Story
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Ballroom
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International Keynote: Exercise and quality of life in congenital heart disease
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Philip Moons (Healthcare and Nursing, University of Leuven, Belgium)
Ballroom
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Get Up and Move!
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Research Abstract Prize Session
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The effects of different intensity exercise training in patients with left ventricular assist devices: A randomised controlled trial (Nacho Suarez)
Sponsored by the Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Research Abstract Prize Session
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Providing education to Chinese-speaking patients: perceptions and experiences of Australian cardiac nurses (Jialin Li)
Sponsored by Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Research Abstract Prize Session
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A randomised controlled trial of a comprehensive WeChat-based cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention program in China (Dr Zhaxiduojie Zhaxiduojie)
Sponsored by Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Research Abstract Prize Session
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Prevalence and patterns of cognitive impairment in acute coronary syndrome patients: a systematic review (Emma Zhao)
Sponsored by Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Lunch, Poster Display and Trade Exhibition
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Includes ACRA Annual General Meeting @12:45pm
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Concurrent Workshops
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Choice of 3 workshops: (1) Improving prevention and management of heart disease in women (2) Asking the identifying question (3) Attaining best function and quality of life in congenital heart disease
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Get Up and Move!
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Concurrent Abstract Sessions
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Afternoon Tea, Poster Display, and Trade Exhibition
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The Great Debate: Availability of cardiovascular rehabilitation in cardiovascular conditions – time for change of policy, practice and guidelines?
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Speakers TBA
Ballroom
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Gala Dinner - Luna Park
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“Sparkles and Lights Spectacular” theme
Venue: Luna Park
Day 3: Wednesday, 7th August 2019
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Alan Goble Oration: Core components of Cardiac Rehabilitation and the essentials of data collection
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Robyn Gallagher
Ballroom
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International Keynote: What do we know about cardiac rehabilitation delivery around the world?
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Sherry Grace -via streaming (Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, Canada)
Ballroom
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Keynote: How the built environment affects physical activity participation
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A/ Prof Melody Ding (Public Health, University of Sydney)
Ballroom
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Keynote: Overcoming the challenges of long-term behaviour change
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A/Prof Philayrath Phongsavan (Prevention Research, University of Sydney)
Ballroom
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Morning Tea and Trade Exhibition
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Moderated Poster Q & A
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International Keynote: New frontiers in exercise and cardiovascular disease - including high intensity interval training
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Prof Jonathan Myers (VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Stanford University, USA)
Ballroom
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Get Up and Move!
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Clinical Abstract Prize Session
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Will patients who are returning to work after a myocardial infarction benefit from access to a nurse led clinic within two weeks of discharge (Julie Prout)
Sponsored by Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Clinical Abstract Prize Session
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BRAVE Hearts (Tania Arnott and Jannie Denyer)
Sponsored by Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Clinical Abstract Prize Session
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Delivery of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation using a GP Hybrid / Telephone Program model (Claudine Clark)
Sponsored by Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Clinical Abstract Prize Session
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Activity and Outcomes of a Nurse Led Heart Failure Service (Vicki Paul)
Sponsored by Australian Centre for Heart Health
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Lunch, Poster Display and Trade Exhibition
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Includes CRA NSW Annual General Meeting @12:45pm
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Concurrent Workshops
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Choice of 3 workshops: (1) Exercise testing and prescription for heart failure patients (2) Exploring pertinent issues affecting health of CALD community in Australia (3) Championing cardiac rehabilitation: referrals, attendance and measurement
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Get Up and Move!
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Concurrent Abstract Sessions
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Afternoon Tea, Poster Display, and Trade Exhibition
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Clinical Excellence Showcase
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Keynote: Patients with no risk factors: what we can do?
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Gemma Figtree (Interventional Cardiologist, Royal North Shore Hospital)
Ballroom
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Prizes and Awards
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ACRA 2020 ASM Promo
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Ballroom