2026 National Cardiac Registry Annual Status Report Launch - Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

00:00 - Dr Julie Dockerty, Welcome and introduction 03:51 - Dr Jim Leitch, Message from the Chair of the NCR Board 08:11 - A/Prof Jeff Lefkovits, The NCR Annual Status Report 2026 30:25 - A/Prof Jeff Lefkovits, Indigenous Data and the NCR 34:15 - Dr Julie Dockerty & A/Prof Jeff Lefkovits, Discussion Q&A session 45:10 - Is there any bypass of ED option from ambulance to cath lab? 46:34 - Do high performing sites receive acknowledgement for their achievements through awards or a formal recognition from the CEO? 47:31 - Would it be powerful in influencing change by linking process markers (arterial access route, door to balloon time, same day discharge) to the associated clinical outcome? 48:52 - Will NCR incorporate CIED into its future modules? 50:18- What is preventing all hospitals from contributing? 52:54 - Closing remarks The National Cardiac Registry (NCR) collects information about the care and outcomes that Australians receive when they undergo a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), the insertion of a stent to alleviate blocked or clogged arteries, and restore blood flow to the heart. The NCR 2026 Annual Status Report provides analysis on cardiac outcomes and performance measures for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) patients. Key findings were presented on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 featuring a panel of guest speakers, including: Dr James Leitch, former electrophysiologist, Chair of the NCR Board Associate Professor Jeffrey Lefkovits, interventional cardiologist, Chair of the NCR Steering Committee Mr David Follent, Senior Project Officer Agency of Clinical Innovation, Chair of the NCR Indigenous Committee The event was chaired by Dr Julie Dockerty, Principal Medical Advisor, WA Board Director Join the NCR on LinkedIn: National Cardiac Registry (Australia)