We provide high-quality care to patients with heart rhythm disorders.
Key points
- Dedicated team that specialises in all aspects of heart rhythm management
- Internationally recognised for excellence in electrophysiology clinical care and research
- High-volume centre with cardiologists specialising in complex cardiac arrhythmia procedures
What we do
- Our highly trained team specialises in all aspects of cardiac rhythm management, including arrhythmia ablation and cardiac devices
- We manage patients with genetic arrhythmia syndromes through our genetic arrhythmia sub-service
- We have a strong focus on electrophysiology education and research
Research and education
Led by Professor Jonathan Kalman, our service has an international reputation for exemplary clinical care, and producing novel and award-winning research.
We have an excellent doctoral (PhD) program affiliated with the University of Melbourne with a team of enthusiastic and dedicated young researchers.
Who can use our service
This service is suitable for patients with difficult-to-manage cardiac arrhythmias. For example:
- atrial fibrillation
- supraventricular tachycardia
- ventricular tachycardia
- bradyarrhythmias
- genetic or inherited arrhythmia disorders
Patient's residing address
We accept patients outside of the RMH catchment when highly specialised management is required.
Our clinics
- Arrhythmia Clinic (telehealth and face-to-face)
- Genetic Arrhythmia Clinic (telehealth)
Referrals
Referral checklist
Required:
- All minimum referral information
- Name of consultant or head of service (see Our cardiologists)
- Any cardiac investigation results available (ECG, Holter, TTE, stress TTE, coronary angiography, cardiac MRI)
If available:
- Renal function, HbA1c, Lipid profile, FBE, NT-proBNP
- Detailed medication list
See Refer a patient to Cardiology
How to refer
We accept GP and specialist referrals:
- Use the RMH referral form (PDF) or a template from your own system
- Fax your completed referral to Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 4234
We do not accept email referrals.
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).
Need to change or cancel your appointment?
Do one of the following:
- Access the Health Hub patient portal
- Contact our Cardiology outpatient clinics on (03) 9342 7536 or cardiologyop@mh.org.au
Interpreters and cultural support
We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
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