What we do
We have a range of services and clinics to assess and treat patients with heart problems.
We assess and treat patients with adult cardiovascular (heart) diseases, including the most advanced forms of coronary, valvular, heart muscle and heart rhythm disorders. We have a wide range of outpatient clinics, investigation suites and a large inpatient service.
We provide care to patients from our local community and to patients with complex disease across Australia. We have an extensive research and education program, for which we are known internationally.
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Patient stories
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Cardiology research
In the Department of Cardiology, we maintain a heavy academic interest in improving the lives of our patients through careful research and scientific study.
General Cardiology
Specialised Cardiology
Pacing
Coronary Intervention
Imaging
Heart Failure & Transplant
Electrophysiology
Structural Heart
Latest news
Coffee back on the menu for those with heart problems?
Patients being treated for heart rhythm disorders are commonly advised to avoid caffeine, however a new study suggests coffee and tea may be tolerated – and could even help manage an irregular heart rate.
New research reverses risk of heart failure
A life-changing discovery in heart research has revealed a one-off procedure to treat a common condition can also reverse heart failure and eliminate the need for lifelong medication in some patients.
The Alfred joins global heart trial
The Alfred is the first Australian hospital to take part in a global trial that could eliminate the need for open heart surgery in some patients suffering a common heart valve disease.