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Cardiac Consulting

What is a Cardiac Consultation?

A consultation is a comprehensive face-to-face appointment with a Cardiologist or heart specialist. These sessions typically last 30 to 45 minutes, providing expert cardiovascular care tailored to your needs. While we prefer an initial cardiac consultation in-person, Telehealth may be available as an alternative, subject to current government regulations.

Other Cardiology Services

Consulting

Echocardiography

Stress Echocardiography

Device checks

Monitoring

Tilt table testing

Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac procedures

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About your cardiac consultation

  • Your GP or Specialist doctor will usually recommend a specialist review with a cardiologist if you are experiencing symptoms that require expert investigation. Common reasons for a referral include:

    • Chest pain or discomfort

    • Heart palpitations or irregular rhythms

    • Unexplained shortness of breath

    • Blackouts, fainting, or dizzy spells

    • Proactive management of heart health and chronic conditions

    Note: To access a Medicare rebate for your appointment, you must provide a valid GP referral or specialist referral.

  • Your consultation is a detailed exploration of your heart's health. It typically includes:

    • A Detailed Discussion: We will review your medical history and lifestyle to provide the best cardiovascular care.

    • Physical Examination: A comprehensive physical exam is required. We suggest wearing loose, comfortable clothing.

    • Electrocardiogram (ECG): Most consultations include an ECG. This electrocardiogram involves attaching 10 small electrodes to your chest to record your heart's electrical activity.

  • To get the most out of your visit, please bring:

    • A current list of all medications.

    • Recent blood test results or imaging.

    • Any home data, such as blood pressure readings.

    If you have had recent tests elsewhere, please notify our reception staff in advance so we can obtain the results.

  • Following your assessment, your cardiologist may require further investigations to form a complete diagnosis. Common next steps include:

    • Echocardiography or Echocardiogram (Heart ultrasound)

    • 24-hour Holter monitoring or other monitoring

    • Exercise Stress Echocardiography

    • Following your consultation a detailed clinical letter will be sent to your referring GP or specialist. This report will outline the findings, any new medications prescribed and the plan for any further diagnostic testing.

    Our friendly team will help facilitate the booking of your echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram or other required tests and arrange a follow-up plan with your specialist.

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Book a cardiac consultation

Book online or email us your valid referral and one of our staff members will contact you.

Questions?
call us on 03 9964 4848

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