The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) team at MonashHeart was one of just four winners world-wide of the international Atrial Fibrillation Association - Healthcare Pioneers 2018 Award, showcasing best practice in atrial fibrillation (AF) last week.
The award was presented to CRM clinical nurse consultant Melissa Harvey at the prestigious Heart Rhythm Congress in Birmingham, UK for her submission "The establishment of a dedicated atrial fibrillation clinic at a large healthcare service: multidisciplinary care".
The
initiative is the brainchild of the cardiac rhythm management service, led by
Dr Jeff Alison, and the nurse coordinator role is led by Melissa Harvey.
MonashHeart is incredibly grateful for the very generous donation of $100,000 from a former patient which funded the inception of Melissa's role and the clinic.
Hundreds of patients each year are now receiving leading heart care through this service.
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