Cardiology Consultation

What it is

A cardiology consultation is a specialist visit. Your cardiologist takes a focused history, examines you, reviews any ECG, echo, Holter, or stress tests already done, and talks through what the findings mean. You leave with a plan: further testing if needed, medication changes, lifestyle targets, or reassurance that things are stable.

Why it is ordered

• Chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, swelling, or fainting
• A murmur, abnormal ECG, or unexpected finding on another test
• Known coronary disease, heart failure, valve disease, or arrhythmia
• Strong family history, or risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension
• A second opinion or a pre-operative cardiac opinion

Before your visit

1. 01Bring your health card, the requisition, and any reports or images you have
2. 02Bring a complete medication and supplement list, including doses
3. 03Note your blood pressure readings if you measure at home
4. 04Write down questions — visits move quickly and it helps to have them in front of you

During the test

1. 01We review why you were referred and your current symptoms
2. 02A focused cardiac examination is performed
3. 03Tests may be arranged the same day or on a return visit, depending on urgency
4. 04You will have time to ask questions and leave with next steps in writing when possible

After

1. 01A consultation letter is sent to your referring physician
2. 02If tests were booked, we explain how to prepare
3. 03Follow-up is arranged only when it adds value — not by default

Questions we hear often