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Imaging

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Our cardiac imaging service covers many different modalities, including echocardiography, stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI.

What we do

Heart being scanned
Heart being scanned

The Alfred has one of the largest cardiac imaging services in the state. We have published extensively in the academic literature about these services.

How to access this service

Referral from your GP

You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.

Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us. We will be in contact with you in clinically recommended times, depending on waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

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  • The Alfred - Cardiac MRI

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  • The Alfred - Echocardiogram (Echo)

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  • The Alfred - Stress echocardiogram

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  • The Alfred - Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)

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Head of service
Prof David Kaye

Contact us

The Alfred
Heart Centre

Philip Block, Level 3,

55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004

  • Phone (03) 9076 3263 OR (03) 9076 6525
  • Fax (03) 9076 2461
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    h.centre@alfred.org.au
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Department of Cardiology

The Department of Cardiology assesses and treat patients with adult cardiovascular (heart) diseases, including the most advanced forms of coronary, valvular, heart muscle and heart rhythm disorders. 

Find out more about the department

Related services & clinics

  • General Cardiology
  • Specialised Cardiology
  • Coronary Intervention
  • Pacing
  • Electrophysiology
  • Heart Failure & Transplant
  • Structural Heart

Related research

  • Cardiac imaging research
  • Cardiology research
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