In September 2006, Mater Private Hospital launched its new CardioVascular Unit (CVU) to provide for the cardiovascular needs of the community.

Boasting an outstanding clinical team, state-of-the-art technology and world-class doctors, Mater Private CVU is an outstanding addition to Mater’s already impressive list of clinical innovations.

Since becoming the first private hospital in Brisbane, Mater Private Hospital has continued to lead the way in provision of exceptional care for the wider Queensland community. With our new CVU we are extending our capacity and enhancing our ability to address Mater's Mission—to meet unmet needs.

With around 3.67 million Australians affected by heart, stroke and vascular disease, Mater saw an opportunity to provide for the needs of a growing list of patients. Now, with our partners in other not-for-profit hospitals around Brisbane, we can provide a comprehensive cardiovascular service for the wider community.

Mater Private cardiovascular service was literally built from the ground up. Liz Wheeler, nurse manager of the unit was employed well before the unit opened to contribute to the design and commissioning of the catheter labs.

As a result, Mater Private boasts a clinically superior layout which benefits visiting specialists, nursing staff and patients. The unit also features state-of-the-art technology and a unique software package to assist in recording and retrieving patient data.

Transition Program

The CardioVascular Transition Program has been developed to assist registered nurses in the CardioVascular Unit (CVU) to develop from beginning practitioners to competent clinicians in the cardiac and vascular catheterisation environment.

An Exceptional Team

Mater Private’s new CardioVascular Unit is full of exceptional people. Our experienced staff are leaders in their field and provide an outstanding level of care in line with the hospital’s commitment to excellence.

Services

Mater Private CVU offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular services. For more information about each of these areas, please click on the links below:

Cardiac Studies

• coronary angiography
• coronary angioplasty
• PFO/ASD closure and valvuloplasty
• automatic implantable cardiovertor defibrillator
• electrophysiology studies
• pacemaker insertion
• pericardiocentesis
• transesophageal echo
• cardioversions.

Vascular Studies

• diagnostic vascular/brain/liver angiography
• endovascular interventional procedures
  • carotid stents
  • peripheral stents
  • renal stents
  • AAA stent-grafts
  • embolisation procedures (including chemotherapy and radiation therapy)
• portacath insertion.

Contact Details

For further information about the new Mater Private CardioVascular Unit, please contact Liz Wheeler on +61 7 3163 8368.

Address

Mater Private CardioVascular Unit
Level 6, Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
301 Vulture Street
South Brisbane Q 4101