Melbourne Complex Cardiac Intervention Centre ResourcesSpecialist CTO PCI and complex coronary intervention in Melbourne private hospitals. Advanced Shockwave, rotablation, and IVUS/OCT-guided care with your private health cover.https://melbournecardiac.com.au/How to choose an interventional cardiologist in Melbourne for complex diseasehttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/choosing-interventional-cardiologist-melbourne/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/choosing-interventional-cardiologist-melbourne/Practical questions to ask when selecting a CTO or complex PCI specialist in Melbourne private practice.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRotablation (rotational atherectomy) – what patients should knowhttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/rotablation-what-patients-should-know/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/rotablation-what-patients-should-know/A clear overview of rotational atherectomy, when it is used for calcified coronary arteries, and how it fits into modern complex PCI.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhy IVUS and OCT matter for long-term stent successhttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/ivus-oct-why-imaging-matters/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/ivus-oct-why-imaging-matters/Patient-friendly explanation of intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography in complex PCI.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhen to seek a second opinion for complex coronary diseasehttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/second-opinion-complex-coronary-disease/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/second-opinion-complex-coronary-disease/Signs it may be time to ask a complex PCI specialist to review your angiogram — even if you have already been given a plan.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTLife after complex PCI – recovery timelines patients ask abouthttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/life-after-complex-pci/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/life-after-complex-pci/What recovery often looks like after complex or CTO angioplasty, from the first 24 hours to returning to exercise and work.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTShockwave lithotripsy for calcified heart arteries explainedhttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/shockwave-lithotripsy-explained/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/shockwave-lithotripsy-explained/How intravascular lithotripsy uses sonic pressure waves to crack coronary calcium so stents can expand safely.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTIs CTO PCI better than bypass for older patients?https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/cto-pci-vs-bypass-older-patients/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/cto-pci-vs-bypass-older-patients/A balanced look at when CTO PCI may be preferable to bypass surgery for older adults — and when surgery remains the better choice.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrivate health insurance for heart procedures – what you need to know in Victoriahttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/private-health-insurance-heart-procedures-victoria/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/private-health-insurance-heart-procedures-victoria/How Silver and Gold hospital cover works for heart and vascular procedures in Victoria, including gaps, excesses, and specialist choice.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTPreparing for your complex PCIhttps://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/preparing-for-complex-pci/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/preparing-for-complex-pci/A practical checklist for patients preparing for complex coronary angioplasty, including medications, fasting, and what to expect on the day.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat is a CTO and can it be fixed without surgery?https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/what-is-cto-without-surgery/https://melbournecardiac.com.au/resources/what-is-cto-without-surgery/Learn what a Chronic Total Occlusion is, why standard stents often fail, and how specialist CTO PCI can reopen blocked arteries without bypass.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT