Dr Peter Fahmy
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More than half a million Australians are living with heart valve disease where blood flow is disrupted through the heart, while more than a quarter of a million Australians have faulty heart valves, and don’t know it.
Left Atrial Appendage (LAA)
The Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device helps patients with Atrial Fibrillation who require an alternative to long-term anticoagulation (warfarin or NOAC) therapy through a minimally invasive procedure. A/Prof Peter Fahmy performs LAA closures at Norwest Private Hospital. Appointments at Bella Vista & Katoomba.
Norwest Heart Valve Team
The referral pathway is a fundamental part of being assessed by the Norwest Heart Valve Team. If your patient has severe aortic stenosis, we recommend they be referred to the Norwest Heart Valve Team, where an interventional and structural cardiologist trained in TAVI is part of the mix.
Heart Health Video: Managing Heart Failure
Heart failure can reduce your quality of life and makes everyday activities exhausting because the heart muscle becomes weak and doesn’t pump properly.
Heart Health Video: Eating for heart health
Dr Peter FahmyNews, Videos and Resources
For Patients
Focus on Health Health
More than half a million Australians are living with heart valve disease where blood flow is disrupted through the heart, while more than a quarter of a million Australians have faulty heart valves, and don’t know it.
Heart Health Videos
Heart Health Video: Eating for heart health
Dr Peter FahmyNews, Videos and Resources
Heart Health Video: Managing Heart Disease
Heart disease risk factors
A/Prof Peter FahmyNews, Videos and Resources Heart Disease - Know your diagnosis Heart Disease - Know the risk factors Heart Disease - Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart Disease - Taking Medication Heart Disease - Know the Warning Signs Heart Disease - Visit your...
For Patients: Know Your Diagnosis
Dr Peter FahmyNews, Videos and Resources
Heart Health Video: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Dr Peter FahmyNews, Videos and Resources
Heart Health Video: Intermediate risk patient
Dr Peter FahmyNews, Videos and Resources
For Doctors
Norwest Heart Valve Team
The referral pathway is a fundamental part of being assessed by the Norwest Heart Valve Team. If your patient has severe aortic stenosis, we recommend they be referred to the Norwest Heart Valve Team, where an interventional and structural cardiologist trained in TAVI is part of the mix.