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Refer your patient to Cardiology

Information about how to refer a patient to our cardiology department, including referral criteria and our local and statewide services.

Coming for a cardiology test or procedure

What you need to know if you need to attend the Royal Melbourne Hospital for a cardiology test or procedure.

Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety Framework

Our Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety Framework sets out how we will create a workplace and care environment that is safe, respectful and free from racism for First Nations staff, patients and communities.

Across generations and cultures, RMH volunteers find common purpose News article

Despite coming from different backgrounds and life experiences, Nhat and Nazih have found common ground in their shared commitment to helping others as volunteers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).

How a simple phone call helps support older persons with delirium News article

Developed by the RMH Residential in Reach team, the Post Discharge Delirium Pathway has made significant impact in reducing unplanned hospital readmissions for older patients with delirium.

SpineCare 2026 Event

SpineCare is a professional development course and training program for clinicians who treat people with back and neck pain. The program includes 38 hours of virtual and practical learning. Discounted rates available.

Cardiac procedures

Learn about common cardiac procedures, including coronary angiograms, stents, pacemakers, defibrillators, TAVI and arrhythmia ablation, with what to expect during the procedure and typical recovery.

Cardiac investigations

Find out about cardiac investigations and diagnostic tests, including echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac MRI and CT scans, as well as how each test helps diagnose heart conditions.

Common heart problems

Learn about common heart problems, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, heart attack and congenital heart disease, plus symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Toilets and bathroom facilities

Many of the toilets across the RMH Parkville are single room, all-gender toilets. These include some wheelchair accessible toilets, and facilities with baby-change tables or sharps bins for those who need them.

What to expect at your outpatient clinic visit

What you need to know if you have a specialist clinics (outpatient) appointment with our cardiology service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Our cardiologists

We are a large team of dedicated and compassionate cardiologists, heart care nurses, cardiac physiologists and specialist support staff.

The TRANSCEND study – testing a new medicine for kidney transplant rejection Research study

This study is testing a new medication called felzartamab for people who have received a kidney transplant and developed a type of rejection called late antibody-mediated rejection (AMR). 

LIVERAGE™ - Cirrhosis Research study

This study aims to find out whether a medicine called Survodutide helps people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and cirrhosis to improve their liver function.

LIVERAGE™ Research study

This study aims to find out whether a medicine called Survodutide helps people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and F2 or F3 stage liver fibrosis to improve their liver function.

The FORTE Study Research study

This study is to test the safety and effectiveness of FB102 in well-controlled coeliac disease (those on a strict gluten free diet) following a gluten consumption challenge.

ACTION (Acute Critical and Threatening Incidents Occurring Needlessly)

ACTION™ (Acute Critical and Threatening Incidents Occurring Needlessly) is a multi-professional program to train staff in recognising patient deterioration and act appropriately in treating the acutely unwell.

NeuronCare: An Acute Neurological Physiotherapy course

NeuronCare is a professional development and training program for early career physiotherapists that combines virtual and face-to-face training. The course runs over 5 weeks from 3 June 2026.

TRAVELLER Research study

A pre-screening study to find eligible participants for future clinical trials that test new drugs for Alzheimer’s disease.

Virtual Hospital Pilot program brings care home to more Victorians News article

Patient Linda Vella underwent a triple bypass but was able to recover at home, thanks to the Virtual Hospital Pilot program.