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The foramen ovale, an obligatory channel, allows placental oxygenated blood to directly reach the fetal arterial circulation and remains patent in 25% of the adult population.1 Patency provides a potential gateway for venous emboli to reach the arterial circulation, potentially resulting in systemic embolus or stroke (now termed ‘patent foramen ovale [PFO]-associated stroke’).2 Preventive strategies for recurrent […]

Trudie Lobban, International Women’s Day: Supporting More Female Heart Rhythm Specialists

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Published Online: Mar 2nd 2022

touchCARDIO caught up with Trudie Lobban (Founder of Arrhythmia Alliance, AF Association, STARS – Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic Seizures) to discuss the importance of supporting women to pursue careers in cardiology and her own experiences of being a female in a leadership role.

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  1. Why is International Women’s Day important for medicine and clinical practice? 00:12-01:09
  2. What is your perspective on this year’s theme of Breaking the Bias? 01:09-01:44
  3. How have you found the juggle between building a career and being a mother, and what advice would you give? 01:44-03:04
  4. What resources are available for women hoping to attain leadership roles in medicine? 03:04-04:30

Speaker Disclosure: Trudie Lobban has no conflicts of interest to declare in relation to this video.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Sophie Nickelson.

Filmed in coverage of International Women’s Day 2022.

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