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The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Robin Mackenzie Norris 9 March 1931-20 September 2015 MBChB, MD, FRACP, FRCP, FCSANZ on the pulse Volume XXVIII, No 1 March 2016 Inside this issue:

Heart Failure Council Travel Grant to Heart Failure Society of America Meeting R obin Mackenzie Norris died peacefully on 20 September 2016 at his home on the North Shore, Auckland, after a short

1 The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Robin Mackenzie Norris 9 March September 2015 MBChB, MD, FRACP, FRCP, FCSANZ on the pulse Volume XXVIII, No 1 March 2016 Inside this issue: Scholarships and Travel Grants Affiliate Clinical Development Award (CDA) Travelling Fellowship Applications for ESC 2016 CSANZ Heart Failure Council Travel Grant to ESC Heart Failure Meeting CSANZ Heart Failure Council Travel Grant to Heart Failure Society of America Meeting R obin Mackenzie Norris died peacefully on 20 September 2016 at his home on the North Shore, Auckland, after a short illness. Robin was an outstanding doctor, researcher, teacher, and mentor. Robin was born in Newcastle, UK, on 9 March His father Alan John Norris, was a Commander in the Royal Navy and stationed overseas for long periods. Robin arrived in New Zealand, at the age of 6 when his father was transferred on HMS Leander. At the age of 10, Robin suffered a ruptured appendix followed by peritonitis. The infection spread and he developed sepsis of both hips and knees associated with severe pain and muscle spasms. Gradually the joints stiffened. When he was 17 he underwent three operations in Boston to free up movements in his hips. He subsequently required two walking sticks to help him walk. Robin graduated in 1955 from the then Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin. After house surgeon appointments at Auckland and Middlemore Hospital and medical registrar attachments at Auckland Hospital, he travelled to London. He married Iris, a casualty department staff nurse in He was awarded an MD from Birmingham University in 1965 on the subject of the relative distribution of air and blood flow in the lungs. He then returned to New Zealand as a junior medical specialist at Green Lane Hospital and was subsequently appointed director of research programmes by the Medical Research Council. Robin was appointed physician in charge of the Coronary Care Unit at Green Lane Hospital from 1967 and Honorary Professor of Cardiovascular Therapeutics at the Auckland University School of Medicine (1980) until 1992, when he returned to the UK for 11 years.

2 Page 2 Page 2 On the pulse March 2016 Robin was the New Zealand representative on the Board of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand from and was made a Life Member in He became a Fellow of the Society in Robin s contributions to medicine and to patient care were enormous. He helped set up the first coronary care unit (CCU) in New Zealand at Green Lane Hospital with Dr Laurie Reynolds in 1967 at the time the coronary epidemic was its height. Robin rounded every day in the CCU and came into hospital whenever a cardiac arrest occurred after hours in the CCU, general medical or surgical wards. He carefully followed patients for over 10 years after a heart attack, and developed what became known as the Norris index for predicting outcomes after heart attacks. He led several important studies at Green Lane with cardiology and cardiothoracic colleagues comparing patient outcomes with heart surgery and medical treatments. He was also a world leader in research, testing a number of approaches to reduce the size of heart attacks particularly with beta blockers. His original insights and inspiration were pivotal to the work of colleagues at Oxford University, with the first International Study of Infarct Survival (ISIS) on the effects of the beta blocker atenolol on mortality. He wrote over 200 original scientific papers, including anonymous editorials in the Lancet, predicting the future of coronary angioplasty. He also wrote an important book called Myocardial Infarction: its presentation, pathogenesis and treatment. The book was a notable contribution to our scientific knowledge about heart attacks, and over his career the mortality from heart attacks decreased 50%. Robin was a great mentor and trained a number of registrars, funded by the New Zealand Medical Research Council (who work throughout the world), continuing Robin s legacy, providing excellent care to patients, as well as teaching and undertaking research. He also had much joy in teaching nurses and ran, along with others at Green Lane, a course for coronary care nurses for many years. Robin always had a patient-centred approach before it became an in-vogue term and stated that patients must never be made to feel guilty if they present as a false alarm when they come to hospital thinking they have had a heart attack. The picture of Robin sitting in his office wearing a white coat (which he always wore), his locator in his pocket, beside him a bookshelf with his books and his beloved journals, the Lancet and Circulation, is a true likeness. Robin was a visionary, an inspiration to many, a motivator, an outstanding researcher, a wonderful compassionate doctor, and a lovely man. He has enhanced and enriched many lives and his legacy will live on. Robin and Iris were a devoted couple. Robin nursed Iris during her long illness until her death in Robin is survived by his sons Andrew and Richard and their wives and beloved grandchildren. The Society would like to thank Professor Harvey White who has kindly provided this Vale.

3 Page 3 Page 3 On the pulse March 2016 CSANZ Affiliate Clinical Development Award (CDA) CSANZ OFFICE Applications are called for the Clinical Development Award to enable Affiliate Members of the CSANZ to attend the 2016 CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide, South Australia, from 4 to 7 August The Awards are intended to further develop the successful candidate through an increase in their clinical knowledge and expertise, an increased awareness of research and evidencebased practice and will also allow the successful candidate to build on their professional network. In particular, this strategy addresses succession planning for leadership positions in cardiovascular practice, research, education and management. Candidates applying for a CDA are not required to have an abstract accepted for presentation at the ASM. The Awards: Holiday Closure The CSANZ will be closed f rom Thursday, 24 December 2015 and will re-open on Monday, 4 January 2016 The Awards are valued at $1,000 each to assist in defraying the costs of travel, accommodation etc with up to five being awarded. There will be up to three Awards to nursing and up to two to non-nursing applicants. Preference will be given on an equal basis to: a) first time applicants for a CDA; b) applicants who have not previously attended a CSANZ conference; Should the recipient of a CDA subsequently be awarded a CSANZ ASM Travelling Fellowship in the same year, the recipient may choose which award they wish to have, but are only entitled to one award. 2. Working or studying in a clinical area of cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery or working in an area where there is a large caseload of patients with cardiac conditions. 3. Applicants must reside outside of the State or Region in which the ASM is being held. How to apply: Applicants should submit a one page document describing their interest in cardiovascular health and stating what outcomes they anticipate from the conference. For example, how it will add to the applicant s knowledge base and career, how it will benefit their workplace and how the applicant can contribute to the CSANZ Affiliates; Applicants should include details of their clinical area of work or study, including patient caseload and patient cardiac conditions; Include the names of two referees with whom you have worked closely and who have been involved in your career development ie mentor, supervisor, manager; Successful candidates will be required to write a report for the On The Pulse newsletter; Applications should be ed to the Honorary Secretary at info@csanz.edu.au Closing Date 6 June 2016 Selection criteria: 1. The applicant must have held CSANZ Affiliate Membership for at least 1 year and be currently financial. Please note: If applicants have not received confirmation of receipt of their application within 1 week of submission, they should *contact the Secretariat at info@csanz.edu.au

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4 Page 4 Page 4 On the pulse March August 2016 Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre Named Lecturers RT Hall Lecturer Kempson Maddox Lecturer Victor Chang Memorial Lecturer Basic Science Lecturer Cardiovascular Nursing Lecturer John Webb David Kaye Craig Miller Christine Winterbourn Andrea Driscoll Key Dates Registrations open 17 March 2016 Earlybird registrations close 13 June 2016

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5 Page 5 Page 5 On the pulse March Key Dates Registrations open 17 March 2016 Earlybird registrations close 31 May 2016 Fellow s Prize Abstracts open 17 March 2016 Fellow s Prize Abstracts close 30 June 2016

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6 Page 6 Page 6 On the pulse March Applicants must have an abstract accepted for presentation at the ESC Congress and must be the first or senior author of the accepted abstract. In some circumstances, consideration may be given to a co-first author or someone who has made a substantial contribution to the work (see item 5). 5. Applications must be accompanied by a letter from the supervisor or Director of the laboratory or service from which the work has emanated, clearly detailing the specific contribution made by the applicant towards the work being presented. 6. Preference will be given to those who have not previously been awarded CSANZ travelling scholarships. Applications are called for the CSANZ Travelling Fellowships for travel grants to enable investigators to attend the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2016 to be held in Rome, Italy, from August The Fellowships are intended to provide an opportunity for investigators in the early stage of their research career, to present at a major international conference. CSANZ wishes to acknowledge and thank Amgen Australia for providing funding for the Travelling Fellowships. The conditions are: 1. The Fellowships are valued at $3,000 each. 2. At the time of application, applicants must be current financial FCSANZ, Associate or Affiliate Members of the Cardiac Society, with preference given to those attending their first meeting. 3. The work must have emanated from Australia or New Zealand. 7. Conditions apply to successful applicants not domiciled in Australia or New Zealand.* 8. Late applications will NOT be considered. Applications should be ed to the Honorary Secretary at info@csanz.edu.au and must include: a) copy of submitted abstract(s) and ESC notification of acceptance b) brief curriculum vitae (maximum 1 page) c) supporting letter from the supervisor or Director Closing Date 16 May, 2016 Please note: If applicants have not received confirmation of receipt of their application within 1 week of submission, they should *contact the Secretariat at info@csanz.edu.au

Page 7 On the On pulse the pulse December March 2015 2016 Membership Changes and Additions The following changes and new admissions to Membership occurred this year.

7 Page 7 On the On pulse the pulse December March Membership Changes and Additions The following changes and new admissions to Membership occurred this year. The Society extends a warm welcome to all. Affiliate Members Mrs A Arriagada, Miss S Bowman, Mrs L Camarinha, Dr A Castles, Miss L Clarke, Mrs J Cotton, Miss J Hannon, Ms C Harding, Mrs H Isaacs, Dr R Johnson, Mrs J Karl, Ms C Lammas, Ms S Lomas, Mr J Marian, Dr K Negishi, Mrs J Ocone, Dr M Pascoe, Mrs A Purton, Ms Redmond, Mrs R Richardson, Miss E Rigg, Mr W Skoien, Miss M Sloman, Mrs K Stevens, Ms C Street, Mr A Tay, Dr P Thaneeru and Mrs Y Tindall. Associate Members Dr S Arunothayaraj, Dr A Binfield, Dr K Gopal, Dr R Kurup, Dr M McGee, Dr D Murdoch, Dr E Nehme, Dr S Offen, Dr S Rao, Dr J Riskallah and Dr I Subiakto. FCSANZ Members Dr J Ayer, Dr K Chan, Dr B King, Mr M Larobina, Dr S Parnham, Dr S Pradyot, Dr S Singarayar, Dr D Stub, Dr A Thompson, Dr R Ting and Dr O van den Brink. Register Now

Page 8 On the On pulse the pulse December March 2015 2016 Criteria for CSANZ Heart Failure Council Travel Grant for the Heart Failure Society of America Meeting 17-20 September, 2016 Orlando,

8 Page 8 On the On pulse the pulse December March Criteria for CSANZ Heart Failure Council Travel Grant for the Heart Failure Society of America Meeting September, 2016 Orlando, Florida, USA 1. At the time of application, applicants must be current financial FCSANZ, Associate or Affiliate Members of the Cardiac Society, with preference given to early career applicants attending their first meeting. 2. The work must have emanated from Australia or New Zealand. 3. Applicants must have an abstract on a topic relevant to Heart Failure, accepted for presentation. 4. Applications must be accompanied by a letter from the supervisor or Director of the laboratory or service from which the work has emanated, clearly detailing the specific contribution made by the applicant towards the work being presented. 5. Preference will be given to those who have not previously been awarded a CSANZ Travelling Scholarship. 6. Conditions apply to successful applicants not domiciled in Australia or New Zealand.* 7. Late applications will NOT be considered. 8. The Scholarship is valued at up to $3, Successful recipient must agree to present in the next CSANZ Heart Failure Council Programme during the CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting: i. A summary of the highlights of the meeting and an overview of the top 5 Heart Failure papers they attended at the HFSA Meeting. ii. An oral presentation of their abstract. 10. Successful recipient to the Heart Failure Council Secretary at info@csanz.edu.au confirming availability to present in the next CSANZ Heart Failure Council Programme (See item 9). Applications should be accompanied by: a) copy of submitted abstract(s) and official notification of acceptance; b) brief curriculum vitae; c) supporting letter from the supervisor or Director; Applications should be ed to info@csanz.edu.au Closing Date 30 June 2016 Please note: If applicants have not received confirmation of receipt of their application within 1 week of submission, they should *contact the Secretariat at info@csanz.edu.au

Page 9 On the pulse March 2016 CSANZ Board President: Andrew MacIsaac President Elect: Mark Webster Elected Board Members: David Brieger, NSW Will Parsonage, QLD Stephen Nicholls, SA Jenny Deague, WA

9 Page 9 On the pulse March 2016 CSANZ Board President: Andrew MacIsaac President Elect: Mark Webster Elected Board Members: David Brieger, NSW Will Parsonage, QLD Stephen Nicholls, SA Jenny Deague, WA Stephen Duffy, VIC Luke Galligan, TAS Mark Webster, NZ Affiliate Representatives: Robyn Gallagher (Nursing) Jodi Ingles (Allied Health) Chair, Scientific Committee: Jonathan Kalman Chair, Quality Standards Committee: Derek Chew Chair, Professional and Ethical Standards Committee: John Atherton Paediatric Representative: Tom Gentles Surgical Representative: Trevor Fayers National Heart Foundation of Australia: Ian Meredith Chair, New Zealand Regional Committee: Paul Bridgman Editor, Heart Lung and Circulation: Robert Denniss Honorary Secretary: Clara Chow Hon Asst Sec/Treasurer: Aravinda Thiagalingam Chair, CPD Committee: Richmond Jeremy Chair, Australasian Cardiac Outcomes Registry Steering Committee: David Brieger Chair, CSANZ Cardiac Imaging Council: David Prior Chair, CSANZ Electrophysiology & Pacing Council: Andrew McGavigan Chair, CSANZ Interventional Council: Jim Stewart Clinical Practice Adviser: David Prior and Luke Galligan Chair, STC: Len Kritharides Executive Officer: Martha McCall CSANZ Staff: Christine Boyle Michael Donnici Aravinda Thiagalingam Editor On the pulse For information regarding submissions for On the pulse please info@csanz.edu.au Views expressed in On the pulse are not necessarily the views of the Cardiac Society or its Board. Regional Committees New Zealand: Paul Bridgman, Chair Alexander Sasse, Secretary New South Wales: Roger Allan, Chair Nigel Jepson, Secretary Victoria: Bill van Gaal, Chair Dominica Zentner, Secretary Queensland: Sudhir Wahi, Chair Sandhir Prasad, Secretary South Australia: Margaret Arstall, Chair Sharmalar Rajendran, Secretary Western Australia: Rukshen Weerasooriya, Chair Darshan Kothari, Secretary Tasmania: Don McTaggart, Chair Philip Roberts-Thomson, Secretary

Forthcoming Meetings the ACC The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand on the pulse A publication of The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Suite 601 Level 6 1 Castlereagh Street

org/acc AHA16 12 16 November, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana www.scientificsessions.americanheart.org/ EUROPE ESC Congress 2016 27 31 August 2016 Rome, Italy www.esc2016.

10 Forthcoming Meetings the ACC The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand on the pulse A publication of The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Suite 601 Level 6 1 Castlereagh Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 P: E: info@csanz.edu.au ABN NORTH AMERICA ACC April, 2016 Chicago, Illinois AHA November, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana EUROPE ESC Congress August 2016 Rome, Italy ASIA PACIFIC International Clinical Cardiovascular Genetics Conference May, 2016 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland Contact details: The Conference Company Phone: CSANZ New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting June 2016 Rotorua, New Zealand Contact details: The Conference Company Phone: CSANZ August, 2016 Adelaide, South Australia Contact details: The Conference Company Phone: ANZET August, 2016 Adelaide, South Australia Contact details: The Conference Company Phone: A more comprehensive list of meetings and events can be viewed on the Society s website Registration is now open

Refreshing the CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting Editorial by Professor Stephen Nicholls

The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Refreshing the CSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting Editorial by Professor Stephen Nicholls on the pulse Inside this issue: Membership changes & new members