Silvana F. Marasco is a cardiologist based in Melbourne, looking after people with heart and blood vessel problems at 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
Cardiology can cover a wide range of issues, from long-term heart conditions to urgent problems that need fast care. In day-to-day practice, Dr Marasco supports patients who are dealing with things like heart failure, heart attacks, and rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation. Care also includes people with valve problems, including aortic valve stenosis, and those with weakened or stretched heart muscle, like dilated or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
At times, heart problems can be part of a bigger picture. Dr Marasco also looks after patients with more complex and rarer conditions, including congenital heart disease, cardiogenic shock, and cardiomyopathy cases that are harder to manage. There are also situations involving inflammation around the heart, such as pericarditis, and cases linked to vessel injury or unusual blockages.
Surgery is sometimes needed, and this is where the full heart team approach matters. Dr Marasco works with hospitals and other specialists when patients need procedures such as aortic valve replacement, bypass surgery, or CABG. Patients may also need care after serious coronary artery events, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). For some people, treatment may extend to the blood vessels and the heart muscle together, and follow-up is usually planned with care to suit the individual.
Heart and lung support can also come up in complex cases. Dr Marasco’s work includes areas such as heart and lung transplant care, along with management around acute conditions and severe complications.
Experience is built through caring for patients across this broad cardiology range, including both urgent and ongoing needs. Education and training details aren’t listed on this profile, but clinical decision-making and patient care are guided by the current cardiology standards used in Australian hospitals.
Research and clinical trial information isn’t shown on this profile. If clinical trials are an option for a patient, this is usually discussed through the treating team at the hospital, based on what’s available at the time.
