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Patient Information

WebCardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that includes heart, stroke and blood vessel diseases, and is one of Australia’s largest health problems. It accounts for one in four of …

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Health Professionals

WebPeninsula Heart centre – HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Peninsula Heart Centre aims to be your first choice for providing high quality, cardiac care to your patients. We offer prompt …

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TRANSOESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM (TOE)

WebDuring the procedure. Results. You are given a light general anaesthetic so you are not awake during the procedure. The TOE probe is placed via the mouth into your …

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PACEMAKER INSERTION

WebThe pacemaker monitors the heart’s own electrical system. When it senses the failure of your heart to send an electrical message, the pacemaker will provide the beat. When …

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IMPLANTABLE LOOP RECORDER

WebAn implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a small device, smaller than a USB stick, that is able to continuously monitor your heart rate and rhythm. The ILR is inserted underneath your …

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EXERCISE STRESS TEST

WebAn exercise test is performed on a treadmill. Electrocardiographic (ECG) and blood pressure readings are taken throughout the test. The workload (speed and incline of the treadmill) …

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Dr Mariusz Wolbinski

WebDr Mariusz Wolbinski. We were delighted when Mariusz Wolbinski chose to continue his cardiology practice in the area of interventional and structural heart disease at Peninsula …

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ANGIOPLASTY AND STENT PROCEDURE

WebCoronary angioplasty is a procedure in which a catheter balloon is used to dilate a coronary artery narrowing. A stent (a metal mesh tube that expands to hold the artery open) is …

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Dr David Di Fiore

WebDr Di Fiore shares his time at Peninsula Heart Centre with a public appointments at AWH – allowing him to treat both insured and non insured patients. David is joined by his, wife …

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Dr Anthony Pisaniello

WebPeninsula Heart Centre is delighted to introduce Dr Anthony Pisaniello to our team of Cardiologists, having relocated from South Australia to settle on the Mornington …

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DIRECT CURRENT CARDIOVERSION (DCR)

WebIt involves the delivery of low energy electricity to the heart via specialised pad that are placed on the chest and/or back. The energy level is set to safely “shock” the heart’s …

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LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION (LAAO)

WebA left atrial appendage closure (LAAO) is a keyhole procedure that involves closing off an area of the top chamber of the heart called the left atrial appendage. This is to prevent …

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CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY

WebIt will help your doctor to make a diagnosis and plan future treatment to reduce your risk of angina or heart attack. Treatment following coronary angiography is designed to improve …

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TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION (TAVI)

WebA TAVI is a procedure performed to replace a diseased aortic valve that fails to open and close properly. The aortic valve is the valve between the main pumping chamber of your …

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