The Heart Care Philosophy

Established in 2016, Heart Care Specialist Centre is dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality cardiac care for Sydney’s South West. Our team of three cardiologists, a geriatrician and a growing support staff work together to offer timely appointments, on-site investigations and access to the region’s leading imaging and interventional services.

With a purpose-built Canley Vale facility and continually updated diagnostic technology, we are here to support you with the highest standard of heart care.

We’re proud to be a trusted choice for patients seeking the best for their heart health.

OUR SERVICES

Cardiology Consultation

The process starts with a detailed discussion about your symptoms and background health issues followed by a physical examination. Further investigations and management strategies will be discussed. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions/discuss outstanding issues.

Echocardiogram

Pain-free and radiation free. Ultrasound waves are used to visualise the structure and functioning of the heart and its valves. The procedure is performed by our respectful sonographers and takes approximately 30 minutes. Reports are issued the same day by our cardiologist.

12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Electrodes are placed on your skin, and the electrocardiograph records the electrical activity of the heart muscle. The test is used to assess the heart rate and rhythm, and screen for other forms of heart disease.

24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

A mobile blood pressure monitor is attached to your arm and periodically measures your blood pressure over the course of 24 hours. This monitor is the can aid diagnosis and guide treatment of blood pressure related conditions.

24 Hour (Holter) Monitoring

A small monitor is worn for 24hrs, capturing a continuous ECG tracing during that period. It allows a 24 hour evaluation of the heart rhythm and can aid in the investigation of palpitations, dizzy spells or black outs.

CT Coronary Angiography

Utilising modern CT scanners with ECG gating and intravenous contrast we are able to non-invasively image the heart and its arteries in under 1 heartbeat. It is helpful in excluding significant blockages in the coronary arteries. *Performed at Spectrum Radiology, reported by Dr David Tran

Exercise ECG

(Stress Test)

Non-invasive, functional test to assess for coronary artery disease/arrhythmia. You will be required to walk on a treadmill whilst we continuously monitor your ECG, blood pressure and symptoms.

Exercise Echocardiogram (Stress Echo)

Stress Echocardiogram is a test to assess heart function under physical stress. It is helpful to assess exertional symptoms. It is conducted in a similar to an Exercise Stress ECG test but with ultrasound images of the heart before and after the exercise protocol. The additional ultrasound dimension increase accuracy of testing.

Heartbug

HeartBug is a small, wearable, waterproof ECG monitor that sticks to your skin for up to 28 days, continuously recording your heart's electrical activity (ECG) to detect irregular rhythms, palpitations, dizziness, or fainting, automatically uploading data to an app for doctors to analyze, making long-term heart monitoring easy and comfortable.