Cardiac diagnostics | Heart and imaging

We are committed to connecting our patients to experienced and dedicated doctors, cardiologists, sonographers and nurses to perform a range of tests to better understand your symptoms.

Together we will diagnose, treat and support you and your family through your cardiac care journey.

Locations

Epworth Richmond

Cardiac Diagnostic Services is located on Level 3, Cato Wing, at 89 Bridge Road, Richmond
Phone: 03 9426 6381
Fax: 9426 6382
Email: [email protected]

Enter at the Bridge Road entrance (ground floor) or Erin Street entrance (level 2) and follow directions.

Car parking

Undercover parking (enter from Bridge Road) is available at commercial rates.

There are metered 2 hour parking limits in neighbouring streets.

Public transport

• Tram: North Balwyn 48 or East Burwood 75 from Flinders Street, stop 15.
• Train: Epping Line to West Richmond Station.

Epworth Geelong

Cardiac Diagnostic Services is located on Level 2, 1 Epworth Place, Waurn Ponds
Phone: 03 5271 7266
Fax: 03 5271 7265

Car parking

Paid parking is available at Epworth Geelong. Please note this car park is not undercover. A temporary pick up and drop off location is directly outside the main entrance.

There are metered 2 hour parking limits in neighbouring streets.

Public transport

• Bus Route 43 (Geelong station to Deakin University via Highton) is the best route to take as the bus stops directly outside Epworth Geelong on Pigdons Road.
• Bus Route 41 or Bus Route 42 from Waurn Ponds station stops at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus; a 10 minute walk to Epworth Geelong’s main entrance.

Test information

Transthoracic echocardiogram (45 - 60 minutes)

This test uses ultrasound to take images of your heart at rest. No special preparation is required for this test. Read more (PDF, 44KB)

Treadmill stress echocardiogram (allow 1 - 1½ hours)

For this test please come dressed in comfortable clothing and shoes. This test includes an echocardiogram and exercise stress test. Ultrasound images will be taken before and after exercise.

Some medications must be stopped 48 hours prior to this test, please check with your referring doctor. Read more (PDF, 44KB)

Dobutamine stress echocardiogram (allow 1 - 1½ hours)

In this test, your heart rate will be increased using medications rather than exercise. You are required to fast for one hour before the test and some medications must be stopped 48 hours before the test, please check with your referring doctor. Read more (PDF, 45KB)

Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE)

This test requires you to be admitted to our hospital for a day. Fasting is required for at least six hours prior to this procedure. Before the procedure, you will be given light sedation and an ultrasound transducer will be passed via your mouth down the oesophagus from where images of your heart will be obtained. It is essential that you have someone to drive you home after this procedure. Read more (PDF, 55KB)

Treadmill exercise stress ECG test (30 minutes)

This test incorporates an electrocardiogram and exercise stress test. Some medications must be stopped 48 hours prior to the test, please check with your referring doctor. Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for exercise must be worn. Read more (PDF, 44KB) 

Holter monitoring, blood pressure monitoring and event monitoring (Allow 20 minutes)

For holter monitoring a monitor will be attached to your chest and waist, to record your heartbeat for 24 hours, or one week in the case of event monitoring. Blood pressure monitoring is recorded for 24 hours, using a cuff attached to your arm. You will still be able to carry out normal activities such as working and shopping. For all monitors, you will be provided with clear instructions by the technologist when you are fitted with the monitor.