CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL OF AFRICA • Volume 33, No 2, March/April 2022 AFRICA 91 emphasised that studies must prioritise the safety of minors and unborn babies at every stage of their conduction and meet guideline-based ethical standards. Dr Sandra Mukasa (South Africa) addressed the principals of good clinical practice (GCP) of evidence-based clinical practice and the fact that research involving humans must be scientifically justified and described in a clear, detailed protocol. Researcher Antoneta Mashinyira (South Africa) outlined the methods employed in data collection, database management and trial administration. Dr Lori Dodd (United States) gave an informative and practical guide on sample size considerations, which determine the accuracy of our estimates and the power of any study to draw conclusions. Lastly, Dr Patrick Katoto (Congo) highlighted various aspects of how to create a dataanalysis plan. All in all, this was a resourceful session, setting the stage for vibrant research and multidisciplinary collaboration in Africa. Imaging workshop The imaging workshop sessions focused on advanced specialist cardiac imaging techniques (echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging) in Africa. With the growing burden of CVDs, Africa’s healthcare system needs to grow in tandem with the demand for holistic specialist cardiac assessment, as well as managing adverse outcomes and complications arising from this disease spectrum. The sessions were tailored in a structural manner, with each presenter taking us through different forms of cardiac imaging, with relevant clinical case correlates to enhance PASCAR Africa heart failure course 2021 – global collaboration.
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