Cardiology
Patient information
We offer assessment and treatment for people with problems associated with their heart.
What we do
We assess and treat patients with adult cardiovascular (heart) disease. We have outpatient clinics, investigation suites and an inpatient ward co-located with Cardiothoracic Surgery. We have close links to Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and an extensive research and education program.
Find out more about our Cardiologyservices.
Who we care for
We provide care and treatment for people who are:
- Admitted into hospital with heart problems for management or investigation under Cardiology or Cardiology Heart Failure
- Referred to our specialist consulting clinics
- Referred for a cardiac test or procedure
How to access this service
Referral from your GP
You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.
Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us. We will be in contact with you in clinically recommended times, depending on waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
Resources
All patient resourcesHeart Foundation
Heart and Lung Transplant Trust (Victoria)
A not-for-profit association whose membership consists of heart and lung transplant patients, recipients, their carers and families
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
A society that includes basic science, the failing heart and advanced lung disease
Healthy Men: Your Heart 2013
Health information booklet for men
3 MB
Your guide to heart failure
Information about our programs
2 MB
The Alfred - Right Heart Catherisation
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The Alfred - Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
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The Alfred - Exercise ECG test
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The Alfred - Cardiac biopsy
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The Alfred - Cardiac MRI
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The Alfred - Echocardiogram (Echo)
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The Alfred - Electrophysiology / Radio Frequency Ablation
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The Alfred - Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
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The Alfred - Stress echocardiogram
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The Alfred - Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)
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The Alfred - Computer Tomography (CT) Angiogram
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The Alfred - Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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The Alfred - Holter Monitor
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The Alfred - Event Monitor
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In Case Of An Emergency, Call 000