Our Services
Cardiac Consultation
A cardiology consult is an important step for anyone with heart issues. During this appointment, a cardiologist will evaluate symptoms, check medical history, and perform tests. The goal is to clarify heart health, identify any problems, and create a specific treatment plan. Whether managing current conditions or focusing on prevention, expert advice in cardiology helps patients stay informed and supported for better heart health.
Cardiac consult for Cardiac CT Coronary angiography
Cardiac CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) is a non-invasive imaging method to visualize the coronary arteries. It uses CT technology to create detailed images of the heart and its blood vessels. CTCA is especially helpful for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), evaluating chest pain, and checking how severe any blockages are.
CTCA has advantages, such as its speed and ability to assess various conditions of the coronary arteries. It can detect not only blockages but also other issues like artery anomalies and vessel hardening. The quick imaging helps reduce motion effects, especially when the heart rate is managed.
However, CTCA has limitations. It may not work well for some patients. Additionally, the use of radiation and contrast dye carries some risks, so careful consideration is necessary before the procedure.
Often a Cardiologist Consultation will be useful in guiding your doctor if the test is appropriate and best suited for you
Cardiac Diagnostic Testing
Holter
24 hour or longer
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Holter Monitor
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The Holter monitor provides continuous ECG monitoring of your heart over a prolonged period, which varies between 24 hours or 7 day. Once performed, each heartbeat from the ECG tracings is meticulously analysed by our experienced cardiac technologists. Holter monitors are frequently used by doctors to identify common heart rhythm disorders.
☑️ What to bring • Request form for the test • Medicare details
👕 What to wear • Ensure to wear loose and comfortable clothing as our technicians will need access to the chest • Consider showering/bathing before the appointment, as you will be unable to do so for the duration of the recording (usually 24 hours). Additional ECG dots will be provided for 7- day holter to enable you to re-attach.
🕒 Duration • The appointment lasts for 15 minutes and a monitor will be fitted on you • Instructions will be given to you on the day including arrangement for the return of the holter monitor unit.
💳 Payment • We will claim from Medicare on your behalf. No fee payment is required for 24 hour holter if you are eligible. However, should Medicare reject your claim i.e. Repeat testing within 4 weeks, you will receive an invoice if Medicare claim is unsuccessful
Echocardiogram
30-45 min
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Echocardiogram
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An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that uses ultrasound to acquire images of your heart including your heart chambers size, function and the heart valves. You will be in a lying position while our experienced sonographer captures images of your heart using an ultrasound probe from multiple angles with gel applied on the chest wall, and upper abdomen. The echocardiogram is examined and reported by our in -house cardiologists specialised in cardiac imaging.
☑️ What to bring • Request form for the test • Medicare details
👕 What to wear • Please wear comfortable clothing as our Sonographers will need to access the chest wall during scanning. Gown will be provided for female patients.
🕒 Duration • The appointment lasts for an approximate 30 minutes
📋 Results • The final reports of your Echo test will be sent to your referring doctor within 24-48 hours and within the same day if urgent.
💳 Payment • If you are eligible to claim from Medicare, no additional fee is required. • Payment will be required if you do not meet the condition set by new Medicare ruling 2020
*GP referral can be used once every two years *
** specialist referral can be used for Repeat test; One repeat test is allowed within 12-month period**
Exercise stress Echo
30 min
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Stress Echocardiogram
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Exercise stress echocardiogram provides important information of your heart when under exercise stress. We use a treadmill and ECG monitoring system on a pre-set programs tailored to your walking ability. You will be wired up for ECG monitoring and images of your heart will be acquired by our sonographer before and after exercise for comparison. The test is supervised by our sonographer and our cardiologist specialised in cardiac imaging who will provide diagnostic interpretation of the test.
☑️ What to bring • Request form for the test • Medicare
👕 What to wear Ensure to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes to allow you to walk at a brisk pace on a treadmill. Gowns will be provided for female patients
🕒 Duration The appointment lasts for an approximate 30 minutes
📋 Results The final results will be sent to your referring doctor between 24-48 hours of the test being performed.
💳 Payment • If you are eligible to claim from Medicare, no additional payment is required. • Payment will be required if you do not meet the condition set by new Medicare ruling 2020
*GP referral can be used once every two years *
** specialist referral can be used for one repeat test is allowed within 12-month period **
Exercise stress ECG
30 min
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Stress ECG
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Exercise stress ECG In most cases, this test is carried out to assist in making a diagnosis of coronary artery disease. It can be used to evaluate your capacity to undertake certain physical activities and guide appropriate training program. You will be required to walk on a treadmill that increases in speed and slope at intervals .
☑️ What to bring • Request form for the test • Medicare. Please wear comfortable clothing such as tracksuit, shorts or slacks, and comfortable walking shoes
👕 What to wear Ensure to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes to allow you to walk at a brisk pace on a treadmill. Gowns will be provided for female patients
🕒 Duration The appointment lasts for an approximate 30 minutes
📋 Results The final results will be sent to your referring doctor between 24-48 hours of the test being performed.
💳 Payment • If you are eligible to claim from Medicare, no additional payment is required. • Payment will be required if you do not meet the condition set by new Medicare ruling 2020
*GP referral can be used once every two years *
** specialist referral can be used for one repeat test is allowed within 12-month period **