Advance Heart Clinic is a Bulk Billing practice providing comprehensive cardiology service, that is accessible to you and your family.
We are just a heartbeat away
Your local heart specialist.
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National Heart Foundation
Heart Disease in Australia
55000
of us suffer from heart attacks each year.
55
people die of heart disease every day
4X
as many women die of heart disease than breast cancer
29
women killed by heart disease everyday
Heart attack signs aren’t always what you think
(symptoms vary and they may not always be severe)
Lets keep Australian hearts beating
I wish I could have my heart attack again
Heart Foundation : Go Red for Women
Cardiac Services
Specialist Consultation
During your appointment, the specialist will review your medical history, assess your health and may arrange for further tests.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A simple non invasive test to interpret the hearts electrical activity, which is detected by electrodes attached to the chest.
Echocardiogram
An ultrasound scan of the heart which is useful for diagnosis and management of heart disease.
Stress Echocardiogram
This test involves exercising on a treadmill while being closely monitored. An ultrasound of your heart will be performed before and after exercise.
24 hour Holter Monitor
It is a portable device that is able to continually monitor the heart electrical activity. It is detected by electrodes attached to your chest over a 24 hour period.
24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
It is a portable device that is able to regularly monitor blood pressure over a 24 hour period while you go about your daily activities.
Your local bulk billing cardiologist
providing comprehensive cardiac healthcare, that is accessible to you and your family
Q & A
Can I bring a heart test referral from another cardiology provider?
Yes you can. You are free to choose the service provider of your choice.
Do I need a referral?
Yes, it is very important that you have a valid referral to be eligible for a Medicare refund. Referrals from general practitioners are valid for 12 months, and referrals from other specialists are valid for 3 months. If you
are unsure about your referral status, please contact us for assistance.
How much will my test or specialist consultation cost?
All our services, including consultation are bulk-billed. This means that
you will not have any out of pocket expenses if you have a Medicare card.
How should I prepare for my tests?
We recommend that you wear a 2 piece outfit, to allow for the removal of the top half of your clothing for any of the tests. When you make an appointment, we will advise you if there are any specific requirements to
prepare for the test you are having.
What do I do if I cannot attend a scheduled appointment?
If you need to reschedule an appointment, please contact us on 1300 876 562
as soon as possible and we will reschedule your appointment to another
time more suitable. This will allow other patients the opportunity to use
these times.
We are a Bulk Billing Practice
this means that if you are eligible, you will not have any out of pocket expenses
APPOINTMENT CHECKLIST
Referral Letter
It is a Medicare requirement that you have a valid referral from your doctor.
Medicare Card
You must have a valid Medicare card to be eligible for Bulk Billing. You must bring your Medicare Card to your appointment.
Medications
It is important that you bring along an updated list of medications as this will allow your doctor to improve your health and prevent potential problems.
Records
Other information that you may have pertaining to your health. Example : Any blood text results , x-rays. If you are unsure,bring it along anyway.
From the Heart Foundation Australia
Heart Disease in Australia
30%
of all deaths in 2012 are from cardiovascular disease
32%
of Australians have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
63%
of our population are overweight
90%
of Australians have at least 1 risk factor for heart disease
Heart disease does not discriminate – it affects the young, old, men and women
Managing Heart Disease for life
Cholesterol and Heart Disease | Heart Foundation
Just a “Little” heart attack
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1300 876 562
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Monday to Saturday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Altona
Greenvale
Point Cook
Tullamarine
Bacchus Marsh
Hoppers Crossing
Point Cook
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Keilor
Roxburgh Park
Wyndham Vale
Deer Park
Laverton
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Melton
Sydenham
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Your local bulk billing cardiologist
providing comprehensive cardiac healthcare, that is accessible to you and your family
