SCT Symposium: Monitoring the Heart beyond The Clinic

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Matiu Meeting Room
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Matiu Meeting Room

Speaker

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Miss Emma Archer
Cardiac Physiologist
Health New Zealand / Tauranga Hospital

A Case of Worsening AV block during Exercise Testing

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Biography

Emma Archer is a newly qualified Cardiac Physiologist at Tauranga Hospital with a developing interest in arrhythmia electrophysiology and cardiac implantable electronic devices. In 2025, she delivered an oral presentation as part of her Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology (MTEC), which was awarded Best Presentation within her cohort and led to the opportunity to present at CSANZ 2026. Her presentation explores a compelling case of exercise‑induced atrioventricular block encountered during her time as a Trainee Physiologist, highlighting the clinical utility of exercise treadmill testing in the diagnosis of conduction abnormalities and in guiding the urgency of permanent pacing.
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Ms Miriam Norman
Cardiac Physiologist
Royal Hobart Hospital

Care Models of Remote Monitoring

1:45 PM - 2:14 PM

Biography

Miriam Norman is a senior Cardiac Physiologist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Australia, specialising in cardiac implantable electronic devices and echocardiography. She is a former Chair of Professionals in Cardiac Sciences Australia (PiCSA) and currently serves on the CSANZ Heart Rhythm Council and Allied Health Science and Technology Council. Miriam is a strong advocate for the recognition, regulation, and education of the cardiac physiology workforce.
Mrs Deirdre Mulligan
Cardiac Physiologist
Christchurch Hospital

Alert Based Remote Care of all CIEDs - implementation of HRS guidelines

2:14 PM - 2:35 PM

Biography

Cardiac Device Physiologist based at Christchurch Hospital.
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Mr Joel Reading
Cardiac Physiologist
Health New Zealand Waitemata

Remote monitoring: Cases from beyond the clinic

2:35 PM - 2:50 PM

Biography

Joel Reading is a Senior Cardiac Physiologist at North Shore Hospital Auckland with a specialist focus in cardiac rhythm management and cardiac implantable devices. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southampton and later completed a certification in Cardiac Rhythm Management through the British Heart Rhythm Society. With extensive clinical experience in device management, arrhythmia assessment, and patient care, Joel works closely with multidisciplinary cardiology teams to support the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiac rhythm disorders. His professional interests include advances in pacing technology, remote monitoring, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practise.
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Q&A / Discussion

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

Biography

Mr Gareth Mackin
Advanced Practice Cardiac Physiologist
Waikato Hospital

Chair

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Mrs Amanda Scully
Professional Doctorate Candidate/ Cardiac Physiologist
Victoria University of Wellington / Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley

Chair

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