Cardiology Service
Located on the ground floor of Darwin Private Hospital, NT Cardiac is the pioneer for private cardiac specialist services in the Northern Territory for over 18 years, our team of highly skilled clinicians provide quality cardiovascular services across the Northern Territory.
With our cardiologists practising and consulting onsite, our patients get immediate access to a wide range of treatments at one location.
NT Cardiac provides the full spectrum of high quality cardiology care including:
- General clinical cardiology
- Interventional cardiology
- Diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology
- Non-invasive testing
The private experience
Expect better when you’re with us. Your private patient comfort includes:
- Specialist of your choice
- Accommodation mainly in single rooms with ensuite
- Private dining menu
Next steps
If your GP has recommended more complex cardiac care, ask for a referral to one of the state’s leading specialists. Tell them that you prefer to be treated at Darwin Private Hospital, the heart of cardiac care.
Our world class cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons treat a range of heart conditions and related symptoms.
- If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below:
- Chest pain/Angina
- Palpitations- racing or irregular heartbeat.
- Shortness of Breath
- Dizziness or fainting
- Signs of heart failure – swollen ankles, unable to lie flat or waking short of breath
You should contact your GP or present to our emergency department for assessment. If you require urgent attention dial 000 (triple zero) and ask for an Ambulance.
Heart disease remains the main cause of death in Australia. Darwin Private Hospital is a leading cardiac hospital, where the most sought after cardiac providers fight this statistic by dedicating themselves to the best possible care.
It's safe to say that you, the patient, are at the heart of everything we do.
Procedures we offer:
Coronary angiography is the process of taking images of the coronary “heart” arteries by passing a thin tube called a catheter through an arm and leg artery to the top of the heart. A small amount of contrast is injected and an x-ray camera outside the body takes images.
Coronary angioplasty and stenting are procedures to reopen blocked or significantly narrowed coronary arteries. This may involve inflating a balloon or placing a stent (an expandable metal scaffold) into the artery to restore blood flow.
Angiography and stenting are commonly performed under local anaesthetic and IV sedation without the need for a general anaesthetic.
A pacemaker is a small device usually inserted under the skin of the upper chest and attached to a pacing wire that paces your heart when your heart is unable to do so adequately. This procedure is commonly performed under local anaesthetic without the need for a general anaesthetic.
CTCA uses computed tomography (CT) scanning to take detailed images of the heart. It is a quick (scanning takes 15 seconds) and easy test, without the need for invasive procedures, to determine if there are any significant narrowing in the heart arteries.
DC cardioversion (DCCV) is used to treat irregular heart rhythms - commonly atrial fibrillation. The procedure involves a general anaesthetic and placement of electrodes on the chest. An electrical impulse or shock is delivered to return the heart rhythm to normal.
A transesophageal echocardiogram is a type of echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) that takes images from behind the heart. This is achieved by passing the probe down the back of the throat (very similar to an endoscopy or gastroscopy procedure). The images obtained are of better quality than a normal echocardiogram due to the lack of lung (air) between echo probe and heart.
An implantable loop recorder is a convenient and easy way to obtain long term ECG recording by implanting a tiny paperclip sized device under the skin. This device can record ECGs for 3 plus years and is generally suited for patients with unexplained fainting and strokes/ministrokes of unknown cause. Your doctor can remotely monitor your heart rhythm via a mobile link that you keep in your home.
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