CLINIC UPDATE

23rd March 2020

Patients and colleagues of CHI,

As cardiac illnesses and their risk factors majorly increase the odds of complications in COVID-19 infections(1,2,3), we are committed to keeping our clinics fully operational in accordance to guidelines from the Australian Government.

Click on this link to read more on what we are doing in the clinic to enforce the utmost precautionary measures and keep all of us safe:

On behalf of the medical team at CHI,

PROFESSOR HOSEN KIAT

References:

(1) COVID-19 and the cardiovascular system. Zheng, Y., Ma, Y., Zhang, J. et al. Nat Rev Cardiol 5 March 2020.

(2) Analysis of myocardial injury in patients with COVID-19 and association between concomitant cardiovascular diseases and severity of COVID-19. Chen C et al. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 6 March 2020. https://doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112148-20200225-00123

(3) Coronaviruses and the cardiovascular system: acute and long-term implications. Tian-Yuan Xiong et al. Eur Heart J, 18 March 2020.

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CHI has made the decision to Bulk Bill all Medicare eligible services effective immediately, until 01/07/2020.

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At Cardiac Health Institute (CHI), our multi-skilled team of internationally respected cardiologists and healthcare professionals are committed to serving you in our relaxed and modern offices with welcoming smiles and kindly words, compassionate hearts and exceptional care.

Our team integrates the latest technology and up-to-date research with forefront leadership in the field of cardiovascular medicine to provide you with personalised and optimised professional care.

Services across all CHI sites include consultative service, wide-ranging cardiovascular diagnostic imaging, device and pacing services and multidisciplinary expert guidance for preventative cardiac healthcare measures.

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