Saul G. Myerson, Consultant Cardiologist, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, and Clinical Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK,

Robin P. Choudhury, Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, and Clinical Director, Oxford Acute Vascular Imaging Centre, Oxford University, Oxford, UK,

Andrew R. J. Mitchell, Consultant Cardiologist, Jersey General Hospital, St. Helier, Jersey, UK

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