Patient resources
The following topics encompass a range of frequently asked questions from our patients.
Atrial Fibrillation
What is Atrial Fibrillation. Who does it affect? How do we screen for it and provide a diagnosis?
Atrial Fibrillation and Warfarin
If you have atrial fibrillation (AF), you may be advised to take warfarin to reduce your risk of having a stroke.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
If you've ever peered down from a scenic mountain overlook or from the balcony of a tall building, you may have experienced vertigo.
CT Coronary Angiography - The Heart Group
CT coronary angiography is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computed tomography (CT) to visualise the coronary arteries and assess their condition and blood flow.
Coronary Angiography
Coronary angiography is a diagnostic procedure that uses X-ray imaging and a contrast agent to visualise the coronary arteries and assess blood flow to the heart.
Epworth sleepiness score sheet
This questionnaire helps us to assess how readily you may fall asleep in various situations.
Ventricular Ectopics
Ventricular ectopics, or PVCs, are abnormal heartbeats originating in the ventricles, which can disrupt the heart's normal rhythm and may require medical evaluation and treatment if symptomatic or frequent.