At St John of God Bendigo, we provide comprehensive cardiac care for diagnosis, treatment, recovery and ongoing heart health.
Whether you are experiencing new symptoms or managing a known heart condition, our experienced cardiac team is here to support you with timely, compassionate and specialist care.
Our cardiac services
Our integrated approach ensures diagnosis, treatment, and recovery are connected seamlessly, with expert care delivered with compassion, clarity, and support for you and your family at every stage.
Some of our services are:
- interventional cardiology
- cardiothoracic surgery
- coronary care unit (CCU)
- electrophysiology (heart rhythm services)
- cardiac rehabilitation.
What we treat
Our cardiac team diagnoses and manages a wide range of heart conditions, including:
- heart attacks and acute chest pain
- coronary artery disease
- heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmia)
- heart valve conditions
- heart infections and inflammation
- unexplained palpitations, dizziness or fainting.
If you are concerned about your heart health, your GP can arrange a referral to an appropriate cardiac specialist.
Bendigo cardiac specialist
Cardiac Assessment Unit (CAU)
Urgent cardiac care, without the wait.
The CAU provides fast, quality care for people experiencing chest pain or heart-related conditions.
You have access to a consultant cardiologist, diagnostic equipment, highly trained nursing staff and, if necessary, our Intensive Care Unit. St John of God Bendigo enables privately-insured patients direct access to state-of-the-art cardiac services.
Our CAU is for people suffering with:
- chest pain
- irregular heartbeats (palpitations)
- fainting or blackouts
- symptoms of heart failure.
Why come to our CAU?
If you are suffering with any of the above symptoms, you may benefit by visiting our CAU, our heart specialists aim to provide fast care to you as soon as possible. By visiting our CAU, you can access tests and treatment in one place rather than having to visit different clinics.
Contact our CAU
Call us on: 1800 850 133
Find us on SeNT Referrals
Email: [email protected]
Cardiac rehabilitation
Recovery is a key part of heart care. Our program supports you after you have experienced:
- heart attack
- heart surgery
- ongoing cardiac conditions.
Our rehabilitation can help you safely rebuild strength, confidence and heart health while supporting long-term lifestyle change. Read more about Cardiac Rehabilitation [link to Allied Health] at St John of God Bendigo Hospital.
Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Services)
Specialist care for irregular heart rhythms.
If you experience palpitations, irregular heartbeat, dizziness or fainting, our electrophysiology service may be able to help you.
Electrophysiology is a specialised area of cardiology focused on the electrical system of the heart. It identifies why your heart may be beating too fast, too slow or irregularly and guides the most effective treatment.
Symptoms we investigate
We can test for the following:
- palpitations or racing heartbeat
- irregular heart rhythms
- dizziness or light-headedness
- fainting (syncope)
- unexplained fatigue
- known or suspected arrhythmia
Common arrhythmias we treat
Some of the most common arrhythmias we treat are:
- atrial fibrillation (AF)
- atrial flutter
- supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
- ventricular tachycardia (VT)
- ventricular fibrillation (VF).
How we diagnose heart rhythm conditions
There can be several ways to diagnose heart rhythm conditions, some of which are by using:
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- holter monitoring
- event monitoring
- electrophysiology studies (EPS).
Treatment options:
There are several possible treatment solutions such as medications, catheter ablation, implantable devices such as pacemakers, ICDs and CRT’s.
We can also utilise advanced cardiac mapping technology such as the EnSite™ X EP System for precise, personalised and safe cardiac procedures.
Our electrophysiology services include
Some of our most common services are:
- ECGs
- holter and event monitoring
- EPS
- catheter ablation
- pacemaker and defibrillator implantation
- CRT.
GP referral guide
The CAU provides direct admission and rapid cardiology assessment for appropriate patients, avoiding emergency department delays.
Costs and payment information
St John of God Health Care private hospitals provide benefits that include reduced wait times for surgery, your choice of specialist, and access to high-quality, compassionate care.
We provide a range of ways to pay for your treatment.