Survey - Management of covert brain infarction

The Stroke Research Center Bern, Switzerland is conducting a survey on covert brain infarction, to gather information on current practice and attitudes towards covert brain infarctions from medical practitioners who encounter them in their daily work.

Although covert brain infarction (previously known as a silent stroke) is the most frequent incidental finding in cerebral imaging, there is little information to guide management and therefore expert opinions differ on diagnostic work-up and preventive management.

 This survey aims to collect data that may contribute to addressing that problem and identify priorities for research.

 The survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, can be found here.

RANZCR Consultation - Specialty Recognition for IR and INR in Australia

RANZCR is seeking formal recognition of Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology as clinical radiology specialties and are inviting feedback on this initiative.

ANZSNR encourages all INR members to please provide feedback on this important consultation.

RANZCR are interested to hear your feedback on this and how it may impact the following key areas:

• Coordination and continuity of health care

• Quality and safety of care

• Workforce

• Financial impacts

• Business implications

To view the full details of the consultation click here

Feedback can be provided by completing the form here. Consultation closes 30 November 2021.

ANZSNR Member, Dr Christopher Pozza - Breakthrough invention help's save own life

In the early 1990’s, whilst undertaking his radiology training at the University of Minnesota, Dr Pozza was part of a team that developed the Amplatzer PFO occluder.

This breakthrough device would later be used to help save his own life.

Read more in the 4 August 2021 Newspaper article here

MBS Review Taskforce Reports

The Taskforce’s final advice to the Australian Government, including its recommendations, is now available on the Department of Health website, with the publication of a number of remaining reports today. 

The Reports on Vascular Services items are available here –

• Taskforce Findings - Vascular Clinical Committee Report

•  Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce - Report on Vascular Services Items

ANZSNR has been invited to provide expert advice on the MBS structure for digital subtraction angiography (DSA) items, to shape the future of the DSA items and their implementation. A submission will be provided by ANZSNR to the MBS Reviews by 01 February 2021 and further advice to members will be provided following this.

Penumbra - Important Safety Information - Jet 7 Xtra Flex

Penumbra has received reports of Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex Technology distal tip expansion or rupture when used during injection of contrast media.

Please click here to read the full information provided by Penumbra