Luke Hunter

[Benoît Vittek @bvittek]

Ask @ashleighcycling what being an African champion means to her. You'll get an inspired and inspiring answer 👇

[HeartFoundationSA @SAHeartStroke]

What is Rheumatic Fever? Read our infographic to learn more about Rheumatic Heart Disease.

University of Cape Town Children's Heart Disease Research Unit @ChildrensHeart1
#RheumaticFeverWeek #RheumaticFever #RheumaticHeartDisease #HeartHealth

[Lily Zhang @LilyLeiZhang1]

Is this a cleft, a fold, or a 2 scalloped posterior variant?According to paper in JASE by Spevack et al, it maybe just a variant? No MR through the visual defect,see more images below @ASE360 @VLSorrellImages @NadeenFaza @HeartToProve @echo_stepbystep @EGarciaSayan @DavidWienerMD

[Luke Hunter @LD_Hunter]

@LilyLeiZhang1 @ASE360 @VLSorrellImages @NadeenFaza @HeartToProve @echo_stepbystep @EGarciaSayan @DavidWienerMD The characteristics of (ISS) of the PMVL are seemingly unique to each individual - like a fingerprint- and if looked for can be found in almost everyone. In RHD screening - children with ISS- related MR can be erroneously labeled with RHD @guyll @AlfonsoPecorar1 @BSEcho

[Luke Hunter @LD_Hunter]

@LilyLeiZhang1 @ASE360 @VLSorrellImages @NadeenFaza @HeartToProve @echo_stepbystep @EGarciaSayan @DavidWienerMD We frequently encounter these PMVL variants in our RHD screening program in SA and recognize them as inter- scallop separations- a ubiquitous finding and a cause of screen ‘pathological’ MR leading to an erroneous diagnosis of RHD in a high risk child @guyll @AlfonsoPecorar1

[World Heart Federation @worldheartfed]

𝗥𝗵𝗲𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. ⚠️ Pregnant women with #RHD are at risk of heart arrhythmias and heart failure ⚠️

https://t.co/AYW4jMapa4

#BumpDay

[nosh @nosh15]

Goosebumps!!! @GiftoftheGivers Goosebumps!!!!

[Fiji Rheumatic Heart Disease Programme @fiji_rhd]

After 4 weeks of intense training, 4 obstetric doctors, 2 midwives and 2 staff nurses have been upskilled to perform echocardiography to diagnose RHD in pregnant women in CWM.
The 8 trained will be tasked to perform echo studies on women presenting for booking clinic.

[Shabir Madhi @ShabirMadh]

Remember this desperate call for help to save life’s of children. Upholding the Hippocratic Oath and living by a code of ethics sadly lacking in Gvt. In return Dr Tim de Maayer has been suspended by GDoH for speaking out for the benefit of the vulnerable.! @WitsHealthFac

[Shabir Madhi @ShabirMadh]

A desperate cry for help from frontline health worker dedicated to the public sector in a neglected facility bearing the name of a struggle icon. A disgrace of how little is being done to address a lingering problem for which there is a quick fix if meaningful governance.

[Guy Lloyd @guyll]

So easy to forget the huge burden of disability and death due to Rheumatic Heart Disease. We have the tools! #echoinafrica

[Heart_BMJ @Heart_BMJ]

Clinical outcomes of children with rheumatic heart disease

https://t.co/ivMXmXmpDC

[Luke Hunter @LD_Hunter]

@CityofCT - please require urgent assistance. 3 applications for assistance and no team has arrived - raw sewerage flowing past home. Your request for Sewer: Blocked/Overflow at 9 Daffodil Close with reference 9112066931 was set to Assigned

[Guy Lloyd @guyll]

@LD_Hunter has done an amazing job pulling together for publication. And a big tip of the hat to the wonderful UK sonographers who gave time and raised funds for this program. A great example of collaborative working. Many thanks to RSA team for the unforgettable experience

[Jackie Hoare @JackieHoare3]

#SuicidePreventionDay2021 In #SouthAfrica alone estimated over 200 suicide attempts per day @TheSADAG @charliemackesy Lets shift the #Stigma around talking about difficult emotions @JasonRBantjes @UCTHealthSci @UCT_NI @UCT_news

[Luke Hunter @LD_Hunter]

@CityofCT Blocked and overflowing sewer : logged four times in the last week for City of Cape Town - 9110751410/ 9110781085/9110789919/9110793143- there has been no response- please it is unbearable

[SAHeartAssocation @SAHeart_ZA]

We represent SA's scientific leaders in #cardiovascularhealthcare delivery, research & education. This year, our board members are Prof Deon Bezuidenhout (Chairperson), Dr Blanche Cupido (President), Dr Tawanda Butau, Dr Martin Mpe, Dr Alfonso Pecoraro, Dr Tom Mabin & Robyn Hey.

[Rosemary Wyber @RosemaryWyber]

Important opportunities for primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever. Improving access to assessment & treatment of Strep A infection is critical to reduce burden of ARF & subsequent RHD #ENDRHD @END_RHD @JPCHonline @RHDAustralia @annapralph @AshaBowen @jcarapetis @stop_trial

[Luke Hunter @LD_Hunter]

Excellent to see some new research in this field - a very interesting premise being evaluated and a potential for external validation of a diagnosis of acute ARF - watch this space for insights in screening for RHD from the Echo in Africa #EIA project! @BSEcho @guyll

[Guy Lloyd @guyll]

Abstract 13147: Non-invasive Identification of Carditis in Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease | Circulation https://t.co/w3OXjtriLr