SPECIALIST MEDICINE TOOWOOMBA
SERVICES
INPATIENT CARE
Dr Ratnayake will admit you to to St. Vincent’s Hospital (SVH), Toowoomba and St. Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital (SATH) if your require inpatient care.
OUTPATIENT CONSULTATION
Dr Ratnayake provides Specialist Consultation in Practice Rooms if you do not need to be admitted to a hospital. A large number of patients with non-acute health problems are treated this way.
ECG
An electric tracing (Electrocardiogram) of your heart is important if you have a chest complaint; especially if chest pain or palpitations (heavy, fast or irregular heart beat) occurs.
SPIROMETRY
Spirometry is used as a basic test in Doctor’s rooms if you are likely to have breathing problems due to Asthma or smoking related lung disease. Measurements of lung function are made as you breathe out into a machine.
EXERCISE TEST (EXERCISE ECG)
Exercise tests are performed for multiple reasons including assessment of chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness and fitness for work and driving in some circumstances.
HOLTER MONITORING
When palpitations, dizziness fainting and loss of consciousness occur, heart rhythm needs to be investigated, preferably, in one’s usual environment.
AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR (ABPM)
Blood pressure changes due to circumstances. Some patients’ blood pressure increased when visiting the Doctor (White coat hypertension).
TILT TABLE TEST (HEAD UP TILT TABLE TEST)
Fainting and dizziness, palpitations occur due to multiple reasons. It is important to rule out heart or brain disorders as the cause.
OTHER SERVICES
Your General Practitioner is welcome to discuss with Dr Ratnayake if any particular test is useful in treatment of your complaint/medical condition.