The Cardiology and Neurology department is divided into two areas:
Cardiology
Provides non-invasive services to both inpatients and outpatients from the
North of Tasmania.
Non-invasive procedures include:
- Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiograms;
- Holter monitors;
- Event monitors;
- Stress testing;
- Tilt table testing; and
- Pacemaker follow-up clinics.
Invasive procedures include:
- Diagnostic angiography;
- Angioplasty; and
- Pacemaker implants.
Cardiologists also provide outpatients consultation clinics in the Specialist
Clinic located on Level 3 of the LGH every week.
Neurology
The Neurology section provides:
- Diagnostic electroephalography;
- Nerve conduction studies; and
- Electromyography and Botulinus Toxin injection therapy.
A Neurologist also provides a consultation service in the Specialist Clinic
located on Level 3 of the LGH once a week.
All tests are covered by Medicare and are Bulk Billed.
Opening Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (closed
weekends and public holidays).
An On-call service is available for the pacemaker technician and the
Angiography site only.
Telephone: (03) 6348 7465
Appointments will be mailed to the patient upon receipt of a completed
request form.
The Cardiology and Neurology Department is located on Level 3 of the
Launceston General Hospital.