Cardiovascular Centre

06/01/2022

TeleHealth Consultations

During this time we have been undertaking TeleHealth consultations to reduce potential exposure of patients and staff to COVID-19. This has been by video links and also by telephone.

Unfortunately, as of 1 January 2022, the government removed Medicare rebates for telephone specialist consultation.

While we will continue to provide the option of video links or telephone - as a result of the government’s decision, the cost of the telephone consultation will now not have any Medicare rebate and will need to be paid in full by our patients.

We strongly recommend our patients use the video link TeleHealth.

19/09/2021

It is atrial fibrillation awareness week. Important as this is a preventable cause of significant stroke. Check you rhythm with this app designed by Hearts 4 Heart

https://vimeo.com/606152668

Hearts4Heart are asking Australians - "You're in rhythm, but is your heart?" Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat condition that increases…

14/09/2021

Our own Dr Celine Gallagher speaking with The Heart Rhythm Society president on HRS session on “Building and AF centre of Excellence”. Importance of the delivery of risk factor and lifestyle modification.

Dr Gallagher highlights one of our biggest hurdles to translation - the importance of hospital administrators and managers. Much work to do here.

Atrial Fibrillation management takes a village of people.

In this video, HRS President Fred M. Kusumoto, MD, FHRS chats with Pace Setter Celine Gallagher, BSN, MS, PhD, RN about the session she found most ...

04/04/2021

Congratulations Dr Melissa Middeldorp on being a finalist

https://youtu.be/COwxGjW8cNY

01/12/2020

18/11/2020

NOTICE REGARDING CARDIOVASCULAR CENTRE APPOINTMENTS: UPDATED 19 NOVEMBER 2020

Due to the current COVID situation in SA we must modify our practice for the benefit and safety of all South Australians.
However, your care is our priority so we will endeavour to continue to provide a high quality service to you.

If you have an upcoming appointment you will be contacted by our clinic.

Please note, on-site consultations and testing will be provided only when deemed absolutely necessary by your cardiologist.

In all other cases, your appointment will be offered as either a Telehealth or phone consultation. Your test appointments (eg ECG, Holter, Echocardiogram, exercise stress test) will be rescheduled to a more suitable occasion when possible.

We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Please do not hesitate to contact our friendly reception team if you have any questions or concerns.

14/09/2020

AF Awareness Week 21-27 September 2020

Reminder Heart Buddies is on this weekend!

Join us for our monthly Zoom on 12 Sep at 2pm: AF Q&A with Benn Scrivenor, a cardiac physiologist who will answer your AF questions, hosted by Tracy Busse

Topic: Heart Buddies - Benn Scrivenor Q&A on Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Time: Sep 12, 2020 02:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

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19/03/2020

Important notice for our patients

10/03/2020

If you are severely unwell, such as having difficulty breathing, call 000 (Triple Zero) or go directly to a hospital emergency department.

If you have travelled anywhere overseas in the past 14 days and have COVID-19 symptoms (especially fever or cough), seek testing at an official COVID-19 clinic or alternatively contact your GP (call ahead so your GP is prepared and aware of your travel history) and isolate yourself.

If you have NOT travelled overseas recently, but have symptoms or are feeling unwell, visit your usual health care provider as you normally would. Avoid contact with others if you are unwell.

If you are worried but well, contact the National Coronavirus Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

COVID-19 CLINICS: Specialised SA Health-operated COVID-19 clinics are now located at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Lyell McEwin Hospital. These clinics are only for people who have symptoms (especially fever or cough) AND have recently returned from overseas OR have had contact with a known COVID-19 case.

28/11/2019

Here is someone who is an atrial tachycardia after an ablation. Multiple emergency rooms told him he was in normal rhythm.

Rhythm problems are difficult and can often be misdiagnosed by physicians who do not regularly evaluate rhythm. We had to undertake cardioversion.

If you have and remain symptomatic - make it a point to see an Electrophysiologist - someone who is trained in heart rhythm disorders.

28/11/2019

Our latest review by Dr Melissa Middeldorp on comprehensive risk factor management for - summary of the data bit.ly/2CRmvkM

The image below summarised the results of our studies that have now led to guideline change

15/10/2019

Restart A Heart Day on October 16 2019 is a global initiative to raise awareness and education of CPR and AEDs in our community.

Every year in Australia and New Zealand around 30,000 people suffer cardiac arrest. Only one in 10 survives.

Restart a Heart aims to encourage people to know CPR and increase survival rates before emergency services arrive. Time counts in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. For every minute that passes without intervention, the chance of survival decreases by 10%.

Find out more about Restart a Heart Day at https://restartaheart.net/

03/10/2019

A review of research in Australia has ranked the University of Adelaide Cardiology Research as first in the Country - well done to our team

https://specialreports.theaustralian.com.au/1540291/

A special report from The Australian

19/09/2019

Take this opportunity to get your heart rate checked. Find your nearest screening centre during Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Week (16-22 September) at www.hearts4heart.org.au .

18/09/2019

16/09/2019

This week is Atrial Fibrillation (AF) awareness week! Capital Chemist Garran will be conducting FREE blood pressure checks in store.

♥ AF is a heart condition involving abnormal beating of the heart
♥ AF increases your risk of stroke by 5 fold
♥ Many people living with AF do not have any signs symptoms

Come in store and have a chat to our friendly team about AF today!!

hearts4heart

08/09/2019

“Can too much exercise cause heart disorders? Top trained trotters might hold the answer. https://t.co/Tz7VBP7c3Z https://t.co/504DNkcEdG”

05/09/2019

Professor Prash Sanders presents 'Back to Basic' strategy at the 2019 ESC Congress

Structured education plan focused on four key messages