Procedures and tests
What each procedure involves, how to prepare and what recovery looks like. Step through the diagrams to see how each one works.
Procedures Dr Ramzy performs
2 proceduresCoronary
Finding and treating narrowed heart arteries, with pressure wires and imaging inside the artery.
3 proceduresStructural heart
Valves, openings and the left atrial appendage, treated through a vein or artery instead of open surgery.
3DTAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation)Replacing a narrowed aortic valve through an artery in the leg.Explore in 3D
3DPFO and ASD closureSealing an opening between the upper heart chambers with a folding device.Explore in 3D
Left atrial appendage occlusionA small plug that lowers stroke risk in atrial fibrillation without lifelong blood thinners.Read more
Tests
Dr Ramzy doesn’t run his own testing service, so a test is recommended only when it will change your care. He works with diagnostic cardiology providers across Melbourne and can arrange bulk-billed echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and Holter monitoring at a provider close to home.
- ECG (electrocardiogram)A two-minute recording of the heart’s electrical activity.
- EchocardiogramAn ultrasound scan of the heart’s pumping, chambers and valves.
- Stress echocardiogramAn echocardiogram before and straight after exercise.
- CT coronary angiogram and calcium scoreA detailed CT scan of the coronary arteries.
- Holter and event monitoringRecording your heart rhythm over one day or longer.