For GPs and referrers
All new referrals are offered an appointment within two weeks, usually sooner. A letter follows after every visit.
Refer online
Referral received
Thank you. The practice will contact your patient to book. Reference —.
Suggested tests before the first visit
Optional. Having these done first can make the first consultation more useful, but please do not delay the referral to arrange them.
Dr Ramzy doesn’t run his own testing service, so a test is recommended only when it will change your care. Dr Ramzy works with diagnostic cardiology providers across Melbourne and can arrange bulk-billed echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and Holter monitoring at a provider close to your patient’s home.
| Presentation | Useful before the visit |
|---|---|
| Exertional chest pain or suspected angina | ECG; CT coronary angiogram, or stress echo if CTCA is unsuitable; fasting lipids, HbA1c |
| Murmur or suspected valve disease | ECG; transthoracic echocardiogram |
| Palpitations | ECG; 24-hour Holter or event monitor; TFTs, FBE, electrolytes |
| Breathlessness or suspected heart failure | ECG; echocardiogram; NT-proBNP, FBE, UEC, iron studies |
| Atrial fibrillation | ECG; echocardiogram; TFTs, UEC, FBE |
| Cryptogenic stroke or TIA with possible PFO | Echocardiogram with bubble study; neurology letter and imaging reports |
| Cardiovascular risk assessment | Lipids including Lp(a) if not done, HbA1c; coronary calcium score if it will change management |
Ask for advice
A question about a patient, an ECG or a result? Send it here and Dr Ramzy will reply by phone or letter.
Question received
Thank you. Dr Ramzy will be in touch. Reference —.