Chin Hiew is a cardiologist based on Bellarine Street in Geelong, VIC 3220. If you’re dealing with heart symptoms or you’ve been told you have a heart condition, you need someone who can make clear decisions and act quickly when it matters.
In cardiology, time can be critical. Chin Hiew looks after people with acute coronary syndrome and heart attack. This also includes unstable angina, where chest pain or pressure can come and go, but the risk is still high. At times, patients may be in a very unwell state such as cardiogenic shock, which needs urgent heart-focused care.
Heart disease can show up in different ways. Chin Hiew helps manage coronary heart disease and supports treatment for people who need procedures to open blocked arteries. This can include percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and angioplasty. There are also situations where bypass surgery is the safer option, so care may involve coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and heart bypass surgery. The goal in many cases is to improve blood flow to the heart and reduce ongoing strain.
Not all heart problems are about arteries. Chin Hiew also treats conditions of the heart lining and surrounding areas, including pericarditis and constrictive pericarditis. These conditions can cause chest pain and breathing discomfort, and they often need careful assessment to work out what’s going on and what the next steps should be.
Day to day, the work is about listening to what’s happening, checking the details, and choosing the right heart treatment path. Chin Hiew’s focus stays on getting patients the heart care they need, whether it’s urgent treatment for symptoms like a heart attack or broader management for longer-term heart conditions.