COE Cardiology Services
Island Hospital’s Cardiology Services stand out globally, proudly holding the distinction of achieving Centre of Excellence (COE) recognition for cardiology services awarded by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
Our Cardiology services encompass a comprehensive range of patient care, delivered by a team of expert cardiologists. We specialise in diagnosing and treating congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, vascular heart diseases, and cardiac rehabilitation. From preventive care and advanced diagnostic tests to managing both invasive and non-invasive cases, our priority is your heart’s well-being. We employ state-of-the-art diagnostic tools such as CT scans, MRI, and echocardiography (both trans-thoracic and trans-oesophageal), alongside treatment options including angioplasty and surgery.
Services
Procedures offered and conditions treated at Island Hospital include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Trans-thoracic and trans-oesophageal echocardiography
- Temporary and permanent pacemaker implantation
- Pacemaker: Single and Dual Chamber Pacemaker Implantation
- Left and right heart catheterisation
- Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) guided coronary intervention
- Left main coronary intervention
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) including stenting, PCI for bifurcation lesions, PCI for aorto-coronary grafts, and the use of Absorb Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold
- Echocardiography
- Cardiac CT Angiogram
- Heart diseases
- Diagnostic studies: Coronary angiogram, graft study, right and left heart study
- Coronary interventions: PTCA and stent implantation, rotablation (rotational atherectomy)
Valve interventions: PTMC (Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy), aortic and pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty
Person-centred care is at the heart of our approach, involving patients, family members, and healthcare professionals in crafting a holistic and individualised care plan. We address all medical, physical, and supportive care needs while considering factors impacting both the patient and their family.
Our Cardiology Services are benchmarked against international standards, with Patient Reported Outcomes central to our mission at Island Hospital.
