A/Prof Peter Fahmy
Interventional & Structural Cardiologist
A/Prof Peter Fahmy is an interventional cardiologist who specialises in the field of Structural Heart Valve Disease. He is highly regarded for his exceptional skills in performing complex catheter-based treatments to repair structural heart valve disease. These include Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Mitral Valve Repairs, and Left Atrial Appendage Closures (LAAC). With his expertise and precision, A/Prof Fahmy provides his patients with the highest level of care and the best possible outcomes.
A/Prof Peter Fahmy
Interventional & Structural Cardiologist
A/Prof Peter Fahmy is an interventional cardiologist who specialises in the field of Structural Heart Valve Disease. He is highly regarded for his exceptional skills in performing complex catheter-based treatments to repair structural heart valve disease. These include Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Mitral Valve Repairs, and Left Atrial Appendage Closures (LAAC). With his expertise and precision, A/Prof Fahmy provides his patients with the highest level of care and the best possible outcomes.
Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
The different manifestations of Mitral Regurgitation encompass chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and a heart murmur. Moreover, some patients may also encounter palpitations or irregular heartbeats. It is crucial to seek guidance from a cardiologist for accurate assessment and treatment of mitral regurgitation.
Left Atrial Appendage Closure
The Left Atrial Appendage is a small sac in the muscle wall of the left atrium. In a healthy heart, the left atrium contracts with each heartbeat, effectively squeezing out the blood from the left atrium and LAA. However, in individuals with atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat can cause blood to pool in the sac.
Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
A Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is known as a hole in the heart. and occurs at birth. In fetal circulation, the foramen ovale is an opening that allows blood to bypass the lungs and go directly from the right atria to the left atria. A Patent Foramen Ovale can be closed by Dr Peter Fahmy by using a catheterisation procedure.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a procedure to replace a diseased aortic valve using a catheter. It is done by making a small opening in an artery and inserting the new valve into the heart. Before TAVI, having open-heart surgery was the only option for patients requiring a heart valve replacement.
Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
The different manifestations of Mitral Regurgitation encompass chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and a heart murmur. Moreover, some patients may also encounter palpitations or irregular heartbeats. It is crucial to seek guidance from a cardiologist for accurate assessment and treatment of mitral regurgitation.
Left Atrial Appendage Closure
The Left Atrial Appendage is a small sac in the muscle wall of the left atrium. In a healthy heart, the left atrium contracts with each heartbeat, effectively squeezing out the blood from the left atrium and LAA. However, in individuals with atrial fibrillation, the irregular heartbeat can cause blood to pool in the sac.
Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
A Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is known as a hole in the heart. and occurs at birth. In fetal circulation, the foramen ovale is an opening that allows blood to bypass the lungs and go directly from the right atria to the left atria. A Patent Foramen Ovale can be closed by Dr Peter Fahmy by using a catheterisation procedure.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a procedure to replace a diseased aortic valve using a catheter. It is done by making a small opening in an artery and inserting the new valve into the heart. Before TAVI, having open-heart surgery was the only option for patients requiring a heart valve replacement.
Structural Heart Valve Disease
Procedural Videos
What is Aortic Stenosis? Here from A/Prof Peter Fahmy
The Heart Care Teams role in Aortic Stenosis
Diagnosing Aortic Stenosis & TAVI Treatment
Cardiovascular Disease
Type, Management and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
A/Prof Peter Fahmy has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of heart conditions. His dedication to innovation in interventional cardiology has led to significant advancements in patient care and improved outcomes for those with structural heart disease. With a strong commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, A/Prof Fahmy continues to redefine the field of cardiology through his expertise and approach to patient treatment.
General Cardiology
A/Prof Peter Fahmy is an Interventional, Structural and General Cardiologist at Norwest Private Hospital. Peter treats patients who experience a range of heart conditions such as:
- Angina (chest pain)
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Chest Pain
- Heart Failure
- Calcified Aortic Stenosis
As a General Cardiologist A/Prof Peter Fahmy consult patients seeking an appointment for chest pain, tightness in the chest, breathlessness, fatigue or other concerns that make them think things are just not right.
Cardiology Tests
When you see A/Prof Peter Fahmy he may order the following tests:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG ) measures the electrical activity generated by the heart as it beats.
- Echocardiogram (Echo) is an ultrasound of the heart to check the function and helps to identify if there are any valvular issues.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a progressive condition caused by a diseased or degenerated aortic heart valve. The level of degeneration to the valve defines the severity of your symptoms and is categorised as:
- Mild – If you have a mild case of Aortic Stenosis you may not need treatment
- Severe – In severe cases of Aortic Stenosis, procedures may be required to repair or replace the aortic valve.
There are three treatment options are available for Aortic Stenosis:
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
- Open-heart surgery
- Monitoring by your cardiologist or GP
Symptoms of aortic stenosis include:
- shortness of breath
- A feeling of extreme tiredness
- Next to no energy gets worse over time.
TAVI
A/Prof Peter Fahmy is an accredited practitioner at Norwest Private Hospital who is able to offer a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), a less invasive catheter-based procedure performed in a hospital’s Catheter Lab. The TAVI procedure was developed to replace a damaged or diseased aortic heart valve with a new aortic heart valve without the need for open heart surgery.
Patients who need a TAVI procedure are usually diagnosed by a Cardiologist with Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Aortic Stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve from the ventricle into the aorta. When the aortic valve gets damaged, it restricts blood flow from the ventricle into the aorta making you feel weaker, out of breath and generally unwell.
Severe Aortic Stenosis can be life-threatening. If you have been diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis, a referral to the Norwest Heart Valve Team for an assessment may be needed.
TAVI is an option for patients who are at a too higher risk for open-heart surgery. Patients who have the TAVI procedure are generally up and walking around in no time, and they are usually discharged from the hospital within 2-3 days.
Heart Failure
Heart failure can reduce your quality of life and make everyday activities exhausting. Heart Failure is a condition that makes your heart bigger, weaker, or stiffer. People who have Heart Failure commonly have other long-term health-related problems such as:
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Cardiomyopathy (an enlarged heart)
Heart failure symptoms include:
- swelling in the ankle or lower limb
a fast or racing heartbeat (palpitations) - A feeling of being lethargic (sluggish or weak).
A/Prof Peter Fahmy treats heart failure patients by working with them to improve their heart health and reduce any preventable hospitalisations for Heart Failure
Professional Experience
A/Prof Peter Fahmy
A/Prof Peter Fahmy is an interventional cardiologist specialising in Structural Heart Valve Disease. He specialises in catheter-based treatments such as Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Mitral Valve Repairs and Procedures (MRV), and Left Atrial Appendage Closures (LAAC). Peter's dedication to mastering these advanced procedures showcases his commitment to providing the best possible care for his patients. A/Prof Fahmy is internationally renowned for his exceptional expertise and knowledge as an interventional cardiologist.
Leading the heart valve team at Norwest Private Hospital, A/Prof Fahmy continues to make significant contributions to interventional cardiology. On a personal note, Peter possesses a kind and personable nature. He takes pleasure in cycling along the paths of Sydney, and enjoys dining out with friends and colleagues.
2004
MBBS
A/Prof Peter Fahmy’s medical career started when he enrolled at Otago University, New Zealand (established in 1869) and entered the medical school of Otago graduating in 2004.
2011
FRACP
He completed his advanced training in cardiology at MonashHEART (Melbourne) and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2011.
2011 - 2015
PhD
Peter was awarded his Doctorate of Philosophy in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 2015 for his research in the prevention of sudden cardiac death.
2014-16
Advanced Interventional & Structural Cardiology Fellowship
Peter trained in interventional and structural cardiology at Vancouver General and St Paul’s Hospitals, Canada for two years led by pioneers in the field in world-leading institutes for Coronary Artery and Structural Heart Disease.
2016 - Current
Interventional and Structural Cardiologist
Peter is a Structural and Interventional Cardiologist in Sydney, Australia.
Interventional Cardiologist
A/Prof Peter Fahmy
What is an Interventional Cardiologist?
