Hope For Hearts

13/11/2025

Dr Damon Jackson joins the Hope For Hearts program! 🩺 Located in Victoria, Dr Jackson is a General Cardiologist & Cardiac Imaging Specialist with subspecialty expertise in Cardiac Imaging, including echocardiography, stress echo, transoesophageal echo, and cardiac CT.

13/11/2025

Dr Muhlmann describes who may be suitable for the TAVI procedure — a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of Aortic Stenosis. 🩺🫀

Dr Muhlmann is an Interventional Cardiologist based in WA.

11/11/2025

Heart health decisions shouldn’t be rushed or made in the face of uncertainty. Explore why seeking a second opinion isn’t about doubt; it’s about making informed, confident choices about your heart health journey. ❤️

Learn when, why, and what to expect when seeking a second opinion 🤔🩺 https://hopeforhearts.com.au/second-opinions-in-cardiology-when-and-how-to-seek-one/

In cardiology, like all areas of medicine, clarity and confidence are essential. Seeking a second opinion involves obtaining the perspective of another

11/11/2025

🚨 From valve leaks to narrowing, A/Prof Passage shares the common mitral valve problems he typically sees in his practice. To learn about the treatment options for Mitral Valve conditions, click here: https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/associate-professor-jurgen-passage

10/11/2025

Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER), also known as MitraClip, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat mitral valve regurgitation. 🫀

By repairing the leaking valve, TEER helps improve heart function and relieve symptoms. It is considered a safe procedure and has been associated with a fast recovery for eligible people, typically allowing them to return to everyday activities quickly. 💪

07/11/2025

Cardiologist & General Medicine Physician Dr Sumreen Nawaz joins the Hope For Hearts program! 💙

Dr Nawaz has a special interest in preventative cardiology, management of ischaemic heart disease, and cardiac risk assessment. She currently consults at Complete Health Australia in Rouse Hill and the Cardiopulmonary Specialist Centre in Fairfield.

07/11/2025

A cardiac scientist is a healthcare professional who performs tests like electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms, and exercise stress tests to assess heart function, diagnose heart conditions, and support doctors in procedures such as pacemaker implantation. 🩺

Working with people of all ages, cardiac scientists help monitor treatment progress, interpret test results, and are vital in keeping hearts healthy. 😃

06/11/2025

What problems can arise when HVD is diagnosed late? Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Sandeep Arunothayaraj discusses why early recognition and timely treatment are essential to prevent irreversible damage to the heart. 🩺

✔️Learn about the treatment options with Dr Sandeep: https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/dr-sandeep-arunothayaraj/

06/11/2025

Indulge in this delicious Banana and Berry Swirl Frozen Yoghurt! 🍓🍌 Packed with antioxidants from berries and potassium from bananas, this refreshing treat supports heart health while satisfying your sweet tooth. Try the recipe 👉 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/recipes/banana-and-berry-swirl-frozen-yoghurt

03/11/2025

Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Karl P**n shares his message for people with worsening aortic stenosis — A common and progressive heart valve condition. He highlights the importance of recognising symptoms and speaking with a GP there are changes to daily living and lifestyle. 🚨❤️‍🩹

Find out more about the treatment options for Aortic Stenosis with Dr P**n: https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/dr-karl-poon/

31/10/2025

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Specialist & General Cardiologist Dr Arvind Iyer joins the Hope For Hearts program! 💙

Dr Iyer performs all aspects of diagnostic and general cardiography and currently consults at Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, and Macquarie University Hospital.

🩺 Learn more about the procedures Dr Iyer performs: https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/dr-arvind-iyer/

31/10/2025

What can cause our heart rhythm to be disorganised and out of sync? 🤔 Dr Paolo D'Ambrosio explains how the common heart condition, Atrial Fibrillation, causes a rapid, irregular heart rhythm.

✅ Learn about how AF is managed with Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr Paolo D'Ambrosio: https://hopeforhearts.com.au/specialists/dr-paolo-dambrosio/