In the news
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Tragic day taken to heart - Monash Weekly
February 20, 2012
Although she was alone for Valentine’s Day last Tuesday, Sue Cummings teamed up with MonashHeart for the launch of Love Your Heart day.
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Day pushes for heart checks - Star News Berwick
February 17, 2012
Raising awareness of heart disease and urging Victorians to act quickly with chest pain, was the message of MonashHeart's Love Your Heart Day.
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A warning from Sue Cummings - Channel 7
February 14, 2012
Don't be afraid to push your GP for life saving heart tests says Sue and her daughters.
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Important message on Love Your Heart Day - Waverley Leader
February 14, 2012
Sue Cummings’ life changed forever in March last year. Sue is appealing for people to take care of their heart this Valentine’s Day.
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Love your heart this Valentine’s Day - Health Reporter
February 14, 2012
Teaming up with Melbourne Heart, local band The Elliotts and Sue Cummings, who lost her valentine Karl to a sudden heart attack, MonashHeart is promoting heart health this Valentine’s Day.
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A role to get the blood pumping - The Age
February 4, 2012
Julie Banks talks about her fascinating job as a cardiac technologist with MonashHeart. Not only does she find the technical aspects of her role very positive, but also the patient relationships.
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Bev Wilkinson: From brink to the rink - Monash Weekly
January 30, 2012
The thought of putting on her skates and getting back on the rink helped Bev recover from her brush with death.
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Australia day: Medal citizens in spotlight - Monash Weekly
January 30, 2012
Professor Ian Meredith, awarded a Member of the Order of Australia, said he was humbled by the award.
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True blue aussies - Channel 7 News
January 26, 2012
Deeply honoured by his Australia Day award, Professor Ian Meredith thanks his world leading team.
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Director of MonashHeart, Professor Ian Meredith, was one of the recipients of the Australia Day honours today.
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Australia Day honours list goes Melbourne's way - The Australian
January 26, 2012
Professor Ian Meredith's contribution to medicine was publically recognised today, being awarded a AM in the Australia Day honour list.
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Aussie doctors save women on brink of heart failure - Herald Sun
January 23, 2012
The MonashHeart team, lead by Professor Richard Harper, helped save the lives of three young East Timor women.
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Heart starter - Channel 7 News
January 19, 2012
Beverley has made a triumphant return to ice skating after terrible chest pains interrupted her ice skating lesson.
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Getting her skates on - Channel 10 News
January 19, 2012
Six months ago Beverly suffered a heart attack while ice skating and was rushed to MonashHeart. Now she is back skating.
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Quick clinic brings help in a heartbeat - Casey Weekly
January 17, 2012
The MonashHeart Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Clinic offers an unparalleled cardiologist led service, giving the cardiologist the ability to make a diagnosis and treatment plan the very day the patient...
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Back from the dead - Herald sun
January 17, 2012
Without the help of those people who came to her aid, she wouldn’t be here.
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December 19, 2011
Marciano Belo was a very sick man due to severe heart valve disease, but now has a second chance at life.
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East Timorese man in MonashHeart - Channel 10 News
December 19, 2011
Marciano Belo has a simple Christmas wish.
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Heart op gives East Timor man new life - Ninemsn News
December 15, 2011
East Timor man Marciano Belo was a 25-year-old with the heart of an 80-year-old before a life saving operation at Melbourne's MonashHeart.
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One stop shop - Channel 7 News
December 14, 2011
Australia's first rapid assessment chest pain clinic will ensure patients are treated faster than ever.
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Victoria’s first chest pain assessment clinic at MonashHeart is leading the way in the treatment of patients with chest pain.
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New rapid assessment chest pain clinic officially opened - 3AW
December 14, 2011
MonashHeart's new rapid assessment chest pain clinic was officially opened today, and already lives are being saved.
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Rally driver makes a speedy recovery - Channel 7 News
November 27, 2011
Champion rally driver Bruce Garland is now back competing competitively, surprising doctors with his recovery after a life threatening heart attack requiring bypass surgery earlier this year.
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John won't forget this day - Waverley Leader
November 22, 2011
Mr John Williams is recovering well after his heart attack and subsequent emergency open heart surgery at 11 minute past 11 on 11 November 2011.
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Heart Beat - Oakleigh Monash Leader
November 15, 2011
At 11 minutes past 11am on the 11th of November 2011, MonashHeart cath lab nurse Anna works to save the life of a 64 year old man suffering a heart attack.
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Where you were at 11:11 on 11/11/11 - Herald Sun
November 12, 2011
In hospital at Clayton, the team works to save the life of a 64-year-old heart attack patient.
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11/11/11 Project – Daily Telegraph
November 11, 2011
Staff at MonashHeart in Clayton perform a life saving emergency heart attack angioplasty on a 64 year old patient who was rushed to the hospital by MICA paramedics.
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'Lazarus' Garland to race again - speedcafe.com
October 26, 2011
Australian Dakar Rally veteran Bruce Garland is set to race again less than a year after major heart surgery.
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Garland set to race again - Rally Sport Magazine
October 25, 2011
Suffering a heart attack and operated on at MonashHeart two months ago, Australian Dakar Rally veteran Bruce Garland is focused on his 'come back'.
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Heart expert's warning on cardiovascular disease - Victorian Government Health Information
October 21, 2011
MonashHeart Director Ian Meredith is warning those at risk of serious heart disease to avoid sitting on the couch waiting for a miracle cure.
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September 29, 2011
"It is very sad we need to have a near death experience to change our lifestyle" says Director of MonashHeart Professor Ian Meredith on World Heart Day.
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Mummy died for 12 minutes - Woman’s Day
September 23, 2011
"It's not how you look on the outside that determines your risk of heart disease" said Professor Ian Meredith, Director of MonashHeart.
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Awesome foursome save Narre Warren teen - Berwick Leader
September 21, 2011
14 year old Troy’s critical heart condition led to care by the MonashHeart team and open heart surgery.
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Doveton man back from 'the other side' - Greater Dandenong Weekly
September 12, 2011
Revived from a cardiac arrest and after an emergency angioplasty procedure, 39 year old Dave Kyle is being called the miracle man.
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Cardiac concerns get rapid response - Monash Weekly
September 5, 2011
Instead of the traditional months-long wait, MonashHeart's new Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Clinic enables patients to be seen by a heart doctor within days.
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The warning that changed a lifestyle - Dandenong Weekly
August 15, 2011
When MonashHeart doctors told the 35 year old that he was suffering a major heart attack, Mr Jobson thought he was going to die.
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Heart attack’s double jeopardy - Monash Weekly
August 15, 2011
A report by Heart Support Australia finding that 90% of heart attack survivors were unaware they were susceptible to another heart attack, has surprised cardiologist Sujith Seneviratne.
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Heartfelt art with a twist - Dandenong Weekly
August 8, 2011
Dandenong artist Nelus Oana says suffering a heart attack was like an unexpected twister going across a calm country road.
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Minutes from death - Channel 7 News
July 20, 2011
13 year old Troy has had his heart condition diagnosed and treated by MonashHeart after suffering a cardiac arrest during a football match.
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I was dead for 12 minutes - Sunday Herald Sun
June 26, 2011
Kirsty Liddell has made an amazing recovery after surviving a cardiac arrest and open-heart surgery, but MonashHeart doctors warn that heart disease is the biggest killer of Australian women.
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MonashHeart Director Professor Ian Meredith encourages women to undergo annual cholesterol and blood pressure checks to reduce their risk of heart attack, even young women like Kirsty.
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Greek scientist gives new hope - Neos Kosmos
May 21, 2011
Dr Arthur Nasis is researching cardiac CT as a new, quick, accurate and safe diagnostic technique for evaluating patients with chest pain.
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Run for cardiac kids - Channel 7 News
May 20, 2011
Staff for all areas of MonashHeart, Monash Children's and Southern Health will run in the July Run Melbourne raising funds to purchase cardiac monitors for the paediatric ward at Monash Medical Centre.
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Call of duty, saving lives 24/7 - Monash Weekly
May 2, 2011
Cardiac nursing is a tough, unforgiving job, but Allison, associate unit manager at MonashHeart wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Round-the-clock care - Casey Weekly
May 2, 2011
Associate Professor Sarah Hope is driven to provide round-the-clock care for unpredictable and intense on-call episodes, often involving very sick newborn babies.
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Dakar champ is all heart - Health Victoria
April 1, 2011
World Dakar Rally driver Bruce Garland joined the ‘zipper club’ last month after a heart attack whilst visiting Melbourne.
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Young athletes at heart risk - Herald Sun
March 20, 2011
MonashHeart director Professor Ian Meredith said all athletes, not just footballers are at risk of the rare but fatal condition called sudden cardiac death.
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Home from hospital - statement from Isuzu Motorsports
March 18, 2011
Isuzu Motorsports’ driver Bruce Garland is recovering at his home in Sydney after having open-heart surgery a week ago.
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Bruce Garland emergency pitstop - Monash Weekly
March 14, 2011
The veteran driver had chest pains during a trip to Melbourne and was admitted to MonashHeart in Clayton with coronary artery disease.
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MonashHeart cardiac surgeon Associate Professor Andrew Cochrane said as an infant Mr Kilpatrick developed a severe narrowing of his aorta, the major artery that pumps oxygenated blood from the heart...
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Close call for heart attack victim - Leader News
February 23, 2011
Not only did his decision to call an ambulance save his life, but the MonashHeart heart attack team save semi-retired psychologist Dr Graeme Hyman’s precious heart muscle.
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MonashHeart in cycling challenge - Herald Sun
February 23, 2011
Cardiac technologist, Nick Youngs threw down a Watt bike cycling challenge to raise funds for his Chain Reaction ride.
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Art @ Monash Medical Centre - Melbourne Art & Culture Critic
January 27, 2011
A heart art piece by Melbourne artist Sayraphim Lothian is mentioned in the January edition of the Melbourne Art & Culture Critic.
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All heart - Virgin Blue Voyeur
January 18, 2011
MonashHeart's involvement in the East Timor heart project got a mention in the January 2011 edition of Virgin Blue Voyeur. This publication has a circulation of 76,000 and a readership of 299,000!
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Giving precious gifts of life - Herald Sun
December 14, 2010
Just weeks before Christmas, a number of medical miracles have been performed including MonashHeart's involvement in diagnosing a dangerous heart condition in a pregnant mother.
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Mum's heart close to exploding - Herald Sun
December 14, 2010
A medical team of experts including MonashHeart cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and obstetricians ensured the delivery of little Shakeena before her mother had emergency life saving heart surgery.
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Saving lives, one heart at a time - ABC
December 6, 2010
Australians need to take more responsibility to not only avoid heart attack but also recognise the warning signs of heart attack.
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MonashHeart helps save East Timor hearts - The Age
December 6, 2010
The MonashHeart team plays a integral part in providing heart procedures for East Timor patients pro bono.
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A mother's love lets Brandon live again - Herald Sun
November 26, 2010
A implantable cardiac defibrillator inserted into Brandon over two years ago by the MonashHeart team after a cardiac arrest, now sees him return to a full and active life.
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Golfers at heart of the course - Waverley Leader
November 17, 2010
It is hoped that funds raised from MonashHeart's 2010 charity golf day will enable service improvements and expansions for heart patients.
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Operation gives Marcel his heart back - Ninemsn News
November 10, 2010
Mr Andrew Cochrane, cardiothoracic surgeon, said that Marcel's operation was a real life saver for the 19 year old East Timor teenager.
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Balloon buoys ailing heart - Herald Sun
October 27, 2010
In a Victorian first and after special permission, Professor Ian Meredith guided a drug eluting balloon into a critical narrowing of Vasil's heart.
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Lifeline in heart lab - Monash Weekly
October 20, 2010
The unveiling of the new replacement cardiac catheterisation laboratory eight by the Health Minister Daniel Andrews on Tuesday 12th October paves the way for better and safer care.
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Timorese teen thanks MonashHeart - SBS News
October 13, 2010
19 year old Flavia Guterres thanked Dr Noel Bailey, Professor Richard Harper and the MonashHeart, Southern Health team for her mitral valve balloon procedure, and will now return to a full and active life in East Timor.
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WATCHMAN device for atrial fibrillation - Channel Ten News
October 6, 2010
Doug Philipson is delighted to be free of the need for Warfarin and regular blood tests, yet immensely reassured of the protection from stroke that his WATCHMAN device affords him whilst in atrial fibrillation.
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Timorese teens' fight for life turns into battle for funds - The Age
September 23, 2010
MonashHeart has offered to provide life-saving treatment free of charge for two East Timor teenagers suffering severe mitral stenosis.
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Saving teenagers as simple as an airfare - The Sydney Morning Herald
September 23, 2010
Funds are desperately needed to cover the costs of funding airfares to Melbourne for East Timorese teenagers Flavia and Ursula.
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Woman risks death for baby - Channel 9 News
September 7, 2010
A Caroline Springs mother with a dangerous heart condition, was forced to chose whether to continue with her pregnancy at the risk of her own life.
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Expansion of MonashHeart Holter monitor service - Dandenong Leader
September 2, 2010
Kerri Stokes was one of the first patients to enjoy the new Holter monitor service which has now commenced at MonashHeart Dandenong, cutting travelling times and waiting lists.
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Heart Attack Program saves lives - Channel 10 News
August 6, 2010
Dr Wally Ahmar, MonashHeart cardiologist, emphasises the importance of emergency coronary angioplasty programs in saving the lives of gravely ill heart attack patients.
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Surgeons at Southern Health become the first in Australia to implant a paediatric pacemaker compatible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment.
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Melbourne jazz musician plays again - Channel 7 News
March 4, 2010
MonashHeart cardiologists improve the quality of life for elderly patients with failing heart valves, by implanting a new heart valve 'non surgically', avoiding the need for open heart surgery.
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When your heart stops - keep breathing - ABC
February 24, 2010
43 year old ABC journalist Jeff Waters was thankful that he was taken to one of the country’s best cardiac facilities, MonashHeart, when he suffered a major heart attack and cardiac arrest.
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Victoria’s youngest person to have heart rate monitored over the internet - Channel 9 News
December 21, 2009
A seven year old girl fitted with an internal pace-maker fitted at MonashHeart has become Victoria's youngest person to have their heart rate monitored over the internet.
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Revolutionary MonAMI Program - Channel 9 News
October 22, 2009
The Victorian State Government announces plans to expand MonashHeart's MonAMI program (MonashHeart Acute Myocardial Infarction) across all of Victoria, aimed at reducing the time to life-saving heart attack coronary angioplasty.
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Warning signs campaign launched - ABC1 News
October 11, 2009
Professor Ian Meredith is the cardiologist at the heart of the Heart Foundation's warning signs campaign launched today, aimed at educating the public that during a heart attack emergency, 'time is everything' and to not delay calling 000.
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New heart valve procedure - Channel 7 News
April 7, 2009
John Dente is amazed how much better he is after being one of the first patients in Victoria to have a new artificial heart valve implanted as part of a clinical trial at MonashHeart.
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East Timor miracle - Channel 9 News
March 24, 2009
Nurse Maria could not thank Professor Richard Harper and the MonashHeart team enough after her life saving mitral valve balloon treatment.
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MonashHeart's 320-slice CT scanner, unveiled today, will make it easier and quicker to diagnosis heart problems in cardiac patients of all ages.
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CPR saves the life of Thomas - Channel 7 News
May 3, 2007
Thomas's parents were prepared for the worst after their 16 year old son Thomas suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. However, After MonashHeart fitted him with an internal defibrillator, Thomas can now return to a full and active life.
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Dr Jeff Alison reports that new technology now allows home monitoring of pacemakers and defibrillators, enabling patients like Malcolm to be closely monitored without the need to return to hospital for checkups.
