We provide high-quality care to patients with valve or other structural abnormalities that require intervention.
Key points
- A team of dedicated health care professionals specialising in cardiac valve disease, non-invasive imaging, and structural interventional procedures.
- Our team includes cardiologists, nurses, and technologist with specialist expertise in valve and structural interventions including TAVI, mitral and tricuspid valve interventions, and complex procedural management of adult congenital heart disease.
- We have weekly procedural lists and perform a large volume of complex structural interventions.
What we do
Our specialist cardiologists are trained to evaluate and perform complex intervention for valve disease and congenital heart disease.
We perform catheter-based structural interventional procedures such as TAVI, mitra-clip, PFO/ASD closure, and percutaneous pulmonary valve intervention, among others.
Our catheter laboratories (cath labs) are state-of-the-art facilities, and our cardiologists have the expertise to perform a diverse range of structural procedures and interventions.
Our cardiologists are involved in diagnostic workup, multidisciplinary care, procedures, and post-procedural follow-up.
Our clinics
- Our valve clinic operates Friday afternoons
- Our structural and aortic stenosis/TAVI clinic operates Wednesday afternoons
Who can use our service
We accept referrals from:
- specialists for patients who require evaluation for possible valve or structural intervention, including TAVI
- GPs and specialists for the work-up of individuals who may require a valve or structural intervention, including urgent assessment of aortic stenosis
We do not see asymptomatic patients with mild or moderate valve lesions (for example, mild or moderate aortic stenosis, mild or moderate mitral/tricuspid regurgitation).
We welcome referrals for patients where valve disease has progressed and/or there are symptoms attributable to the valve lesion.
Referrals
Referral checklist
In addition to the minimum referral information, please include:
- any cardiac investigation results available (ECG, Holter, TTE, stress TTE, coronary angiography, cardiac MRI)
- renal function, HbAIC, Lipid profile, FBE, NT-proBNP
- detailed medication list
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 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
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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