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Introduction Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a well-recognised arrhythmia, commonly caused by scar-related aetiology. Here, we present the case of a patient in their mid-thirties with incessant VT refractory to combination anti-arrhythmic therapy and antitachycardia pacing (ATP). This report highlights the clinical challenges encountered during management and explores therapeutic strategies, offering insights into the complexities of addressing drug-resistant VT. The discussion emphasises the importance of individualised treatment approaches in challenging cases, considering the risks and benefits of available interventions. Case A patient in

ISHLT overview: advances in transplantation Presenters shared the importance of increasing the source of hearts for transplantation through donation after cardiac death (DCD). “The lack of suitable donor hearts for transplantation has severely limited access to this life saving therapy for patients with advanced heart failure,” said Andrew Fisher (Professor of Respiratory Transplant Medicine, University of Newcastle). “The ability to safely perform DCD heart transplant together with improved overall management of potential heart donors represents a substantial step forward in addressing this clinical challenge,” he concluded. 40% in

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