Cardiology

Procedures

Angiography

The Interventional Cardiologists are experienced in a range of interventional subspecialty procedures. 

They are frequently involved in the development of cutting edge techniques and innovative procedures such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Renal Denervation (RDN).

CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY

PDF DOWNLOAD: Coronary Angiography (424 KB)

All the information a patient needs to know about a Coronary Angiography. This guide should be read by patients prior to a procedure.

For further information, please take a look at the explainer video in the Playlist below: Coronary Angiography Heart Animation | Cardiac Catheterization Publisher: Nucleus Health | ©2008 Nucleus Medical Art. All Rights Reserved.

CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY

PDF DOWNLOAD: Coronary Angioplasty (333 KB)

All the information a patient needs to know about a Coronary Angioplasty. This guide should be read by patients prior to a procedure.

For further information, please take a look at the explainer video in the Playlist below: Percutaneous coronary Intervention stenting.

PACEMAKER
PDF DOWNLOAD: Pacemaker and ICD Booklet (297 KB)

All the information a patient needs to know about the implantation of a pacemaker. This guide should be read by patients prior to a procedure.

For further information, please take a look at the explainer video in the Playlist below: VIDEO: Electric Beats – Pacemakers and the Human Heart ©EconomistMagazine

Playlist

3 Videos

Playlist

2 Videos

Download

Info Sheets

If you would prefer to print the details out, download the relevant information sheet about your Test.

Electrophysiology

The Electrophysiologists are internationally recognised and pioneers in the field of Electrophysiology and the management of heart rhythm disorders.

They are affiliated with the AF Association Australia and are supporters of the Arrhythmia Alliance & the Know your Pulse campaign. Below is a brief summary of the main procedures available at Perth Cardiovascular Institute.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION/FLUTTER AND DC CARDIOVERSION
PDF DOWNLOAD: Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter and DC Cardioversion (150 KB) An explanation of Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter and DC Cardioversion. This guide should be read by patients prior to a procedure.
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY STUDY AND CATHETER ABLATION
PDF DOWNLOAD: Electrophysiology Study and Catheter Ablation (561 KB) Electrophysiology Study and Catheter Ablation explained. This guide should be read by patients prior to these procedures.

Download

Info Sheets

If you would prefer to print the details out, download the relevant information sheet about your Test.

Frequently

Asked

Questions

Yes, you are free to choose the provider of your choice. We ask that you let us know when booking.

Yes. Please note that in order to be eligible for a Medicare refund, a valid referral is required. Generally, referrals from general practitioners are valid for 12 months, and those from specialists/physicians are valid for 3 months only. If a referral is not current, Medicare will pay only a small proportion of the Medicare rebate.

If you have a heart test or see one of Cardiologists, then Medicare will provide you with a rebate for this.

If you are an inpatient or require a procedure, then your private health insurance will contribute to this.

Your Cardiologists will discuss this with you prior.

By phone or through our online booking page. Click here.

We value feedback. Please let us know if we have provided exceptionally caring and excellent service, or how we could do better if not.

Please email your comments to feedback@perthcardio.com.au

If there are particular members of our team who have made a difference to you, please help us acknowledge them.

Perth Cardio is a private billing practice and requires full payment on the day of service. Our fees are higher than the Medicare rebate, but less than those recommended by the Australian Medical Association. You may be eligible for a concession to the full fee. Please speak with one of our friendly staff when booking.

Medicare provides a rebate for the majority of our heart tests and consultations with your Cardiologist. We can submit the claim to Medicare on your behalf via Medicare online claiming. For more information on this visit http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/online-services/register

Click here to view best Parking Options at all clinics.