SouthWest Cardiovascular

11/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr Allison Morton on her Rural Health West Award nomination!

Congratulations to our Head of Department for Cardiology, Dr Allison Morton on being announced as a finalist in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards this week.

Dr Morton moved to Bunbury in 2015 as the first full-time residential cardiologist in the South West.

Recognising that patients in the South West should receive life saving treatment in their local hospital, Dr Morton established the first regional emergency angioplasty service in WA. This means emergency care for those having heart attacks can be provided in their local hospital. Through her hospital commitments and establishing SouthWest Cardiovascular, Dr Morton works tirelessly to improve health outcomes for regional patients with heart disease.

Beyond leading our multi-disciplinary team in the Coronary Care Unit and Angiography suite, Dr Morton plays an active role in the South West community, competing regularly in the Busselton Jetty Swim and providing medical support for those taking on the Busselton Iron Man.

We know patients and family members who have experienced the care of our Coronary Care Unit will join us in congratulating Dr Morton in being named a finalist in the Specialist of the Year (Non-GP) category, after being nominated earlier this year.

The winner will be announced at the awards night in March 2026.

14/10/2024

Have you ever wondered what a calcium score is?

A test to understand your potential future heart disease risk, read more about why a calcium score might help you understand more about your heart health

https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/2023/09/20/cardiovascular-risk-assessment-and-calcium-scores/

Coronary artery disease is a common condition that develops over decades within the blood vessels that supply oxygen to your heart.

11/10/2024

When did you last have your pulse checked?

An estimated 500,000 Australians have atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common irregular heartbeat especially in those over 65 years old. Many people living with AF don't experience symptoms, which means you could be living with an underlying heart condition and not know about it.

It is thought that 30% of people with AF remain undiagnosed, increasing your risk of serious health complications such as a stroke or heart failure. Read more about AF and stroke prevention https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/2023/06/21/atrial-fibrillation-and-stroke-prevention/

09/10/2024

Have you visited our new location in Geographe?

We offer a comprehensive cardiology service, with consultations and a full range of cardiac testing from this location with free onsite parking.

07/10/2024

Our first student sonographer is almost fully qualified. Jenny recently completed her practical hours with SouthWest Cardiovascular, and just has her final exam to complete later this month. Jenny will have completed her Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology /Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography course through CQUniversity Australia.

Well done Jenny, the finishing line is in sight.

06/05/2024

Today marks the start of heart week.

We are asking our community in the South West to check their heart health next time you visit your GP. The risk calculator has just been updated, providing a more personalised risk assessment than before. Its never too early to understand your heart age.

26/03/2024

Meet our Bunbury Sonographers and Cardiac Technicians.

Looking after your heart requires a great deal of skill and training.

Our sonographers are tasked with capturing images of your heart, which are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring your cardiac condition.

Our cardiac technicians manage our holter and blood pressure monitors.

Their expertise is indispensable to the care we provide for your heart.

Discover more about the services available at our various locations.

https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/our-services/

25/03/2024

Meet the team

Dr Vince Paul has recently joined the team at SouthWest Cardiovascular.

Vince is an experienced electrophysiologist, he looks after the electrical system that can cause irregular heart rhythms. He will be running our new atrial fibrillation clinic; a clinic designed to manage the symptoms of AF and improve your long term health outcomes associated with this common arrhythmia.

To read more above Vince visit our website
https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/our-doctors/

21/03/2024

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia. Let's alter these statistics!

Heart disease is largely preventable. It's never too early to start taking small steps to care for your heart health.

Our cardiologists are passionate about their work, yet they would prefer not to have a reason to meet you. Follow their straightforward advice to stay out of the cardiologist's office.
https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/2023/03/23/keeping-your-heart-healthy/

20/03/2024

When left untreated, high blood pressure significantly increases your chance of heart attack or stroke as it puts a strain on your heart and blood vessels.

When did you last check you blood pressure, it could save your life

Read more about the risks of high blood pressure https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/2023/04/26/high-blood-pressure/

18/03/2024

Remote monitoring is a service offered to SouthWest Cardiovascular patients with implanted cardiac devices (pacemakers, CRT, ICD and loop recorders). When you opt into our remote monitoring service your device can directly and securely share important information with us. This means your cardiologist can manage your heart condition and monitor your implanted device from the comfort of your home.

Remote monitoring has been extensively studied across the world and is now seen as the gold standard of care for patients with implanted cardiac devices. Find out more about our remote monitoring services

https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/2023/07/01/remote-monitoring/

15/03/2024

Do you know your future risk of heart disease?

A coronary artery calcium score can be used to give you a personalised estimation of your heart attack risk.

Read our blog post to find out more about coronary artery calcium scoring and how to determine your future risk of heart disease

https://www.southwestcardiovascular.com.au/2023/09/20/cardiovascular-risk-assessment-and-calcium-scores/

Coronary artery disease is a common condition that develops over decades within the blood vessels that supply oxygen to your heart.