Women’s Heart Clinic

What we do

Conditions managed by the clinic include:

• Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
• Open Coronary Artery Syndromes
  • Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA)
  • Angina / Ischaemia with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (ANOCA/INOCA)
• Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
• Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
• Coronary Artery Vasospasm
• Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and management, particularly in women who have experienced obstetric complications such as pre eclampsia, hypertension and gestational diabetes

Who we care for

This clinic is focused on women of all ages with heart related issues.

How to access this clinic

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.

What to bring

For a clinic appointment

• Your appointment letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)

Every time you come

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• Medications list (or the boxes), including over-the-counter supplements (e.g. herbal supplements, vitamins)
• Glasses, hearing aids, or mobility aids, as needed

Clinic times

Clinic consultants

• A/Prof Monique Watts: Cardiology
• Dr Jessica O'Brien: Cardiology
• Dr Josie Warren: Cardiology