Cardiac Conditions We Treat

Our cardiologists diagnose and treat a wide range of heart conditions.
We provide care for both common and complex cardiac problems and work with you to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.

Our specialists have trained at world-renowned institutions including Oxford University, King's College London, and
St Thomas' Hospital in London. Each doctor maintains active positions at Canberra's major hospitals and brings international experience in treating challenging cardiac conditions. This combination of academic excellence and practical experience means our patients receive care that reflects the highest standards in modern cardiology.

Cardiac Management

Our team can help you manage a wide range of conditions, including:

Syncope (fainting)
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Heart palpitations
Breathing difficulties
Swelling in legs and ankles
Chest pain
Cardiovascular risk factors
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Medication-related cardiac effects

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Valvular Heart Disease

We manage conditions affecting the heart valves:

Aortic valve disease (stenosis and regurgitation)
Mitral valve disease (stenosis and regurgitation)
Tricuspid valve disease (stenosis and regurgitation)
Pulmonary valve disease (stenosis and regurgitation)
Rheumatic heart disease
Congenital valve conditions (bicuspid aortic valve, Ebstein's anomaly)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER)

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Heart Failure

We provide specialised care for:

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)

Coronary Artery Disease

We manage all forms of coronary artery disease:

Stable angina
Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Women's heart health

Structural Heart Disease

We manage and treat structural abnormalities including:

Ascending aortic aneurysms
Connective tissue disorders (Marfan's syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)
Coarctation of the aorta
Patent foramen ovale (PFO)
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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Heart Arrhythmias

We provide comprehensive care for heart arrhythmias, such as:

Advanced pacemaker implantation (transvenous, leadless, and conduction systems)
Complex cardiac devices (CRT and ICD implantation)
Subcutaneous ICD procedures
Loop recorder implants
Heart failure management
Cardiomyopathy treatment

Cardiomyopathy

We treat different types of heart muscle disease:

Dilated cardiomyopathy
Infiltrative cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Cardiooncology

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Device Management

We can manage and monitor implanted devices, such as:

Pacemakers
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillators (CRT-D)
Loop recorders