We provide treatment for patients whose hearts do not pump enough blood for their body’s needs.
Key points
- Diagnosis and treatment for people with heart failure
- We usually see patients who have been admitted to the RMH with confirmed heart failure
- You need to be in hospital to be referred to this service
What we do
Heart Failure is part of the Cardiology service. We provide provides diagnosis, treatment and care to patients with heart failure.
Find out more about Cardiology.
Who can use our service
We usually see patients who have been admitted to the RMH with confirmed heart failure. We can also accept patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of heart failure to our Cardiomyopathy/Heart Failure Clinic.
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Location | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology Heart Failure Telehealth Clinic | The RMH Parkville | Medicare Telehealth |
Our clinics
HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.
Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).
Clinic details
Heart Failure Telehealth Clinic
Patients with a recent admission to the RMH under general medicine for heart failure are seen within 14 days of discharge. In this clinic, we:
- Review the heart failure therapy
- Assess for deterioration in symptoms
- Provide timely intervention to prevent re-admissions
- Provide follow-up education
- Ensure patients are linked in with community-based services
Patients are discharged from this clinic after 10 weeks, and care is returned to your GP, General Medicine or Cardiology as deemed appropriate.
Cardiomyopathy/Heart Failure Clinic
Patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of heart failure, are seen in this clinic for uptitration of medications, assessment for other treatments and interventions, assessment of deterioration in symptoms, education and referral on to the heart transplantation team at The Alfred if deemed necessary.
In all cases, we aim to work closely and communicate well with GPs to ensure ongoing patient care needs are met.
Need to change or cancel your appointment?
Do one of the following:
- Access Health Hub to change the appointment yourself
- Complete our online form and we'll change it for you
- Call Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 7393 and we'll help you over the phone
What to bring
Every time you come
Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:
- Medicare card
- Health Care card (if you have one)
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
- X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)
For a clinic appointment
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Your appointment book (if relevant)
- TAC or WorkCover claim number
For a Telehealth appointment
If you are attending a Telehealth appointment, be sure to have your most recent blood pressure, heart rate and weight measurements ready to tell the doctor.
Interpreters & cultural support
We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
- Μάθετε περισότερα γιά διερμηνείς & υποστήριξη κουλτούρας
- Scopri di più sugli interpreti e sul supporto culturale
- Tercümanlar ve kültürel destek hakkında daha fazla bilgi edinmek için
- Tìm hiểu thêm về thông dịch viên và hỗ trợ văn hóa
- 找出更多翻译与文化支持的信息
- لمزيدٍ من المعلومات عن خدمة الترجمة الشفهية والخدمات الثقافية
Advance care planning and palliative care
It is important for all heart failure patients to have a treatment plan that suits their own needs and goals. An important part of this is to have a plan for what you would like, if your symptoms get worse. We work closely with community palliative care services, and can help you make these important decisions.
Find out more about Advance Care Planning.
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Telehealth
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