Living Well with Atrial Fibrillation

Perth Cardiovascular Institute is home to a specialist clinical team dedicated to the treatment of heart failure. We’re improving clinical outcomes with a clear patient care pathway and greater support at every step.

About our clinic

With a team of world-class cardiologists, state-of-the-art facilities, and an unyielding dedication to innovation, Perth Cardiovascular Institute (Perth Cardio) embraces the latest medical breakthroughs to provide the highest quality care.

Your Dedicated

Atrial Fibrillation Team

You are not alone, Atrial Fibrillation is common and increasing.

We provide a comprehensive specialist service led by a group of experienced private Electrophysiologists (Cardiologists who specialise in AF and other heart rhythm problems). We also have a highly skilled AF clinic coordinator who is available on weekdays to provide assistance.

Specialist support at all stages in your Atrial Fibrillation journey.

Our AF clinic is here to assist you in relieving your AF symptoms, managing your risk factors and provide medical management and education to improve the quality of life for all patients living with atrial fibrillation.

What does Atrial Fibrillation Feel Like?

There are lots of different ways that our patients describe their AFib. Some of these include:

  • Thunder rumbling in my chest
  • Like my shirt flapping
  • Like a fish flopping in my chest
  • Like a pressure, squeezing or fullness
  • Like thumping or bumping in the chest
  • Feeling exhausted or wiped out
  • Fluttering like a butterfly
  • Pounding like I’ve run fast

Patient

Resources

Series 1

1. An overview of AF

2. What does atrial fibrillation mean for your health

1. Medication Strategies for managing AF

2. Lifestyle Modifications

3. Procedures to help treat atrial fibrillation

1. What is AF Ablation

2. Planning for your ablation

3. On the day Before and during procedure

4. After your Procedure

5. Returning home

1. What is a Cardioversion

2. Planning for your Cardioversion

The

Cardiologists

As leaders in cardiology, our doctors have extensive experience in the management and treatment of atrial fibrillation. Many have been involved in national and international research, cutting edge procedures and techniques, and are pioneers in their chosen subspecialties.The cardiologists offer outstanding General Cardiology care and are leaders in sub-specialised cardiology fields such as Cardiac Imaging, Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Structural Heart and Valvular Implantations, Angioplasty and other interventional procedures.

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    For more information please call 08 6314 6890 or email afclinic@perthcardio.com.au

    Michael Davis - Retired

    MB BS (UWA) FRACP FACC FCSANZ

    Consultant cardiologist at Nedlands, Perth (Mount Medical Centre) and Esperance

    Dr Michael Davis is a cardiac electrophysiologist, a pioneer in catheter ablation providing expertise in arrhythmia management, pacing, catheter ablation and implantable defibrillator use. He is also experienced in general cardiology, echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation.

    Dr Davis graduated medicine from the University of Western Australia. He trained in cardiology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital. He then completed sub-specialty cardiac electrophysiology training at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.

    Dr Davis is a Consultant Cardiologist at Hollywood Specialist Centre. He is an emeritus consultant at Royal Perth Hospital where he worked from 1985 until 2008. He has also taught as a visiting Professor at Beijing Hospital in China and Long Beach Memorial Hospital in California, USA. As well as his metropolitan practice, he provides visiting cardiology services to the Esperance region.

    Contact Details for Dr. Davis

    T: 63146802

    F: 63146902

    E: DrDavis.PA@perthcardio.com.au

    Nik Stoyanov

    MBBS (Hons) FRACP

    Consultant Cardiologist at Murdoch and Perth (Mount Medical Centre)

    Dr Nik Stoyanov is a Cardiologist with subspecialty training in Electrophysiology, Pacing and Heart Failure.

    Nik is a local graduate from UWA, and has completed Cardiology training at Royal Perth Hospital, including 12 months at the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Unit. Subsequently, he spent a further 3 years training in EP and Pacing at RPH and at the Ottawa Heart Institute, Ontario, Canada.

    Dr Stoyanov is a consultant cardiologist practicing in public (Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital) and private (St John of God Murdoch). Aside from General Cardiology, his particular areas of interest include management of all cardiac arrhythmias, implantation and follow-up of pacemakers and defibrillators, and the management of inherited cardiac conditions.

    He currently consults from our Murdoch and Perth (Mount Medical Centre) rooms.

    Contact Details for Dr Stoyanov

    T: 63146806

    F: 63146906

    Tara Van Der Westhuizen

    AF Clinic Co-ordinator

    Tara is a senior cardiac technician with Perth Cardiovascular Institute. Tara holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics and Ergonomics; a Graduate diploma in Clinical Exercise and Sport Science; a Graduate diploma in ECG interpretation; a Diploma in Healthcare documentation; and is currently undertaking the Introduction of Cardiac Electrophysiology-CEPIA. Tara works closely with our EP cardiologists and provides education and support to patients through their journey with AF.