Services Available

• Echocardiography (echo) — heart structure and function assessment
• Exercise stress echocardiography — cardiac function under exercise stress
• Holter monitoring — 24-hour heart rhythm recording
• 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Home sleep studies — for suspected obstructive sleep apnoea

Why Eastern Heights Residents Choose SmartCare Diagnostics Ipswich

• Approximately 5 minutes from Eastern Heights
• All referrals accepted — from any GP or specialist
• Bulk billed for eligible Medicare cardholders — no out-of-pocket cost
• Appointments typically available within one week
• Routine reports returned within 24 to 48 hours
• Urgent findings communicated directly to your referring doctor
• Experienced cardiac sonographers and specialist cardiologist reporting

When Your GP Refers You for Cardiac Testing

Common reasons your GP may refer you include:

• Palpitations, irregular heartbeat, or racing heart
• Chest discomfort or tightness
• Shortness of breath on exertion
• Heart murmur detected on examination
• High blood pressure concerns
• Monitoring of existing heart conditions
• Pre-surgical cardiac clearance
• Snoring, witnessed apnoeas, or excessive daytime tiredness

Bulk Billing

For eligible Medicare cardholders, cardiac testing at SmartCare Diagnostics Ipswich is bulk billed. There is no out-of-pocket cost for most investigations. A valid GP or specialist referral is required.