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Cardiac Diagnostic Services
Comprehensive cardiac diagnositcs delivered with care, precision and metropolitan standards right here in Gippsland
Echocardiography
A comprehensive ultrasound examination of the heart that assesses structure, function and blood flow, helping diagnose and monitor a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
- Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients
- Specialist cardiologist reporting with fast report turnaround
- Performed using modern, high resolution ultrasound technology
- Preparing for your test:
- No special preparation is required. Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to your chest, or a gown can be provided. Continue your usual medications unless advised otherwise. Allow approximately 30-40 minutes for your appointment.
24-Hour Holter Monitoring
Continuous ECG monitoring over 24 hours to detect irregular heart rhythms, investigate symptoms and assess treatment effectiveness.
- Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients
- Specialist electrophysiologist reporting with fast report turnaround
- Lightweight, comfortable monitor designed for everyday activities
- Prepering for your test:
- Shower before your appointment and avoid applying creams or lotions to your chest. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your chest. Allow approximately ~15 minutes for fitting. The monitor is then worn for the prescribed monitoring period.
24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
A 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure assessment that measures your blood pressure throughout normal daily activities, helping diagnose hypertension, evaluate treatment effectiveness and identify white coat hypertension.
- Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients
- Measures blood pressure during normal daily activities and sleep
- Specialist cardiologist reporting with fast turnaround
- Preparing for your test:
- Please shower before your appointment. Wear a loose-fitting top that allows easy access to your upper arm. Continue your usual medications unless advised otherwise. Allow 10–15 minutes for fitting. The monitor is worn for 24 hours.
ECG Testing
A quick, safe and non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart, helping identify abnormal heart rhythms and other cardiac conditions.
- Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients
- Completed in approximately 10 minutes
- Specialist electrophysiologist reporting
- Preparing for your test:
- No special preparation is required. Avoid creams or lotions on your chest and wear clothing that allows easy access to your chest. Allow 10–15 minutes for your appointment.
HeartBug Monitoring
Extended heart rhythm monitoring for up to 28 days to investigate intermittent palpitations, dizziness or fainting and detect irregular heart rhythms. May also be used to investigate intermittent atrial fibrillation, including after a stroke when recommended by your doctor.
- $50 fitting fee applies. Fees are subject to change and will be confirmed when booking.
- Specialist reporting, with results sent to your referring doctor
- Recordings sent directly to the monitoring team via the HeartBug app.
- Preparing for your test:
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Bring your smartphone and download the HeartBug app before your appointment using the links below. Wear clothing that allows easy access to your chest. We’ll help connect your monitor and explain how to record symptoms and return it after monitoring.
Download the HeartBug app:
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