Cardiac Assesment Unit

CARDIAC ASSESSMENT UNIT - BOWRAL AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL

The CAU was opened in 1985 following fundraising by the local community and the receipt of a grant from NSW Health. The Unit was purpose built for Cardiac Rehabilitation and outpatient Cardiac Assessment Clinics.

OPENING HOURS:

Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Phone: 4861 0245
Fax: 4861 0251
Email: SWSLHD-BowralCAU@health.nsw.gov.au

SERVICES PROVIDED:

EXERCISE STRESS TESTING (EST)

Medical referral required

Referrals to Dr Lim - can be faxed or emailed to CAU
Referrals to Dr Gibbs - contact chest pain clinic for review prior to EST, Ph: 48610181 Fax: 48610172

ESTs are supervised and reported by Physicians
Reports are mailed to referring Doctor, copies to Physicians as required

PERMANENT PACEMAKER CLINIC (PPM)

Medical referral required

Referrals can be faxed or emailed

Clinics are supported by pacemaker company technicians

Reports are sent to referring Doctor, copies to Physicians as required

Implanted Defibrillators (ICDs) are not routinely checked in CAU

CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CRP)

Medical clearance to attend CRP is required

Referrals can be faxed or emailed

Cardiac conditions and prioritisation - Cardiac Ambulatory Services Referral and Priority Pathway

Priority 1 patients only accepted Program provides individual and group education sessions and support for an 8-week period following a cardiac event.

Please note the following contraindications to exercise/cardiac rehabilitation program www.heartonline.org.au/articles/exercise/safety-considerations#safety-and-risk-stratification

Transfer of care summaries are provided to referring Doctor

SUPPORT GROUP

The Hearts in the Highlands support group meets at the Bowral and District Hospital second Tuesday of each month at 2 pm.

Guest speakers cover a wide range of subjects.

Visitors welcome

For more information contact: 48610245