Cardiology
Leading Regional Cardiac Care at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital
At St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, we are proud to offer some of the most advanced and comprehensive cardiac care services in regional Australia. Our team of experienced heart doctors and dedicated nurses work together to provide high-quality heart and lung care, using modern medical technology.
From emergency and urgent cardiac interventions to long-term rehabilitation, we provide patient-centred, evidence-based care close to home.
24/7 Cardiac Emergency and Diagnostic Services
St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital is proud to provide the only 24/7 Heart Attack Service (STEMI pathway) in the region, delivering urgent, life-saving care to patients experiencing serious cardiac events. This service ensures that patients suffering from ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a severe form of heart attack—can receive rapid diagnosis and emergency treatment, including access to our fully equipped Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and experienced interventional cardiology team.
Thanks to a public-private partnership, this vital service is available free of charge for public patients, helping to break down barriers to access and improving outcomes for the entire community. With on-call cardiologists available day and night, SATH is equipped to respond immediately—because in a heart attack, every minute matters.
Comprehensive Cardiac Services at SATH
We offer a wide range of cardiac services that support patients from diagnosis through treatment and recovery, including emergency care, advanced diagnostics, interventional procedures, and cardiac rehabilitation., including:
Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics (ECG, echocardiography, electrophysiology, stress echo)
Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory for angiography and stenting
Interventional Cardiology, available 24/7 for emergency procedures
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) for post-operative and critical cardiac care
Specialist Cardiology Medical Unit
Cardiac Day Rehabilitation Program tailored to each patient’s recovery journey
Expert Cardiology and Surgical Care
Our cardiology and surgical teams are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge procedures with compassion and precision. Whether managing chronic heart disease or performing complex surgeries, our specialists uphold a standard of care that rivals metropolitan centres.
Integrated Cardiac Rehabilitation
Recovery doesn’t end after surgery or treatment. Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Day Program is led by specialist rehabilitation physican and includes personalised care plans, exercise therapy, education, and support to help patients regain confidence and improve long-term heart health.
Advanced Infrastructure for Precision Care
Our hospital features two points of access through a dedicated Cadiac Catheter Labotroary and a Hybrid Suite with high-resolution imaging and minimally invasive capabilities. Read more about our Hear Procedures below.
