Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease
Chest discomfort has many possible causes. A careful assessment can help identify whether symptoms may relate to reduced blood flow to the heart.
Learn about Chest Pain and Coronary Artery DiseaseGeneral, patient-friendly information about cardiac conditions assessed by a cardiologist.
These pages explain possible symptoms and assessment pathways without diagnosing the reader. Speak with a health professional for advice about your circumstances.
Chest discomfort has many possible causes. A careful assessment can help identify whether symptoms may relate to reduced blood flow to the heart.
Learn about Chest Pain and Coronary Artery DiseaseArrhythmias are changes in heart rhythm. They may cause palpitations, fatigue, dizziness or no obvious symptoms.
Learn about Atrial Fibrillation and ArrhythmiasHeart failure means the heart is not pumping or filling as effectively as the body needs. Symptoms can often be assessed and managed with coordinated care.
Learn about Heart FailureHeart valves control blood flow through the heart. Valve disease can affect how they open or close and may require ongoing monitoring.
Learn about Heart Valve DiseasePersistently high blood pressure can place extra strain on the heart and blood vessels, often without noticeable symptoms.
Learn about High Blood PressureCholesterol is essential to the body, but an unhealthy balance may contribute to plaque build-up in arteries over time.
Learn about High CholesterolRisk assessment considers factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, family history and activity.
Learn about Cardiovascular Risk FactorsPalpitations can feel like racing, fluttering, pounding or skipped beats. Monitoring may be useful when symptoms come and go.
Learn about PalpitationsBreathlessness can have cardiac and non-cardiac causes. New, persistent or worsening symptoms deserve medical assessment.
Learn about Shortness of BreathPreventive cardiology focuses on understanding and reducing cardiovascular risk before problems develop or progress.
Learn about Preventive CardiologyRequest a cardiology appointment or upload your referral for the clinic team to review. Urgent referrals should be discussed with the clinic directly.