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Important information for cardiac surgery patients
13 February 2017
Victorian hospitals, including The Alfred, have contacted patients about a rare infection that has been identified in a small number of cardiac surgery patients world-wide.
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Alcohol in moderation not so good for the heart
6 December 2016
Researchers at The Alfred have debunked the commonly-held belief that alcohol in moderation is good for the heart, finding that as little as one drink per day can put people at risk of an irregular heartbeat. 
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Professor Paul Myles
The Alfred cuts risks in open heart surgery
24 October 2016
New research from The Alfred could nearly halve the number of people who suffer complications with bleeding following open heart and other major surgery. 
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Under the pump: tackling heart failure
21 June 2016
A new series of short videos raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart failure.
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