Cardiology Department

Patients will be triaged according to their presenting problem and where possible, offered an appointment in a clinic location closest to their home address (subject to appointment availability and waiting times).

Information is available on HealthPathways Melbourne for assistance in managing your patient’s condition. This includes what investigations you need to perform prior to referring to a specialist and what information you need to include in the referral.  If you require login access to HealthPathways, contact [email protected].

For conditions listed below, refer to the Statewide Referral Criteria for Specialist Clinics:

• Atrial fibrillation
• Chest pain
• Heart failure
• Hypertension
  • Note: Referrals for hypertension should be directed to Renal Medicine .
• Lipid disorders
  • Note: Referrals for lipid disorders should be directed to Endocrinology.
• Palpitations
• Syncope or pre-syncope

For all other Cardiology conditions, please continue to refer as per clinical assessment and need.

For referral information, including how to refer electronically, see Specialist (Outpatients) Clinics.

If your patient’s condition deteriorates, please send an updated referral via HealthLink SmartForms selecting the Referral Continuation “Amended referral/update previously sent referral” with additional clinical information. 

Emergency cases should be sent to the Emergency Department.

Referral information for cardiac tests, see Cardiology investigations