Graeme J. Hankey is a cardiologist based at 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA, Australia. He looks after people who have heart and blood vessel problems, from early warning signs through to more serious events.
His work often involves conditions like atrial fibrillation and other rhythm issues, and also strokes and transient ischaemic attacks (TIA). At times, patients may be dealing with blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. There can also be concerns with narrowed or blocked arteries, and problems with blood flow to the brain or limbs.
In many cases, care includes managing heart disease such as coronary heart disease, heart attack, and heart failure. He may also help with long-term risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Some patients come in with issues like atherosclerosis or peripheral artery disease, where lifestyle changes and regular check-ups matter a lot.
There’s also a focus on structural heart and vessel conditions. This can include problems like atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent foramen ovale (PFO), and sometimes procedures to help with these. Treatment may also involve catheter-based care such as angioplasty and stent placement, depending on what the heart tests show.
He also sees people who have aneurysms or vessel weaknesses, including abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and thoracic aortic aneurysm. Blood vessel bleeding can be part of the picture too, so having a clear plan is important. Over time, this kind of care is about staying on top of risk and spotting changes early.
Patients can have other health challenges at the same time, and that affects decision-making. For example, issues like malnutrition, low sodium, thyroid problems, and low vitamin B12 can show up alongside heart problems. Some people may also be managing memory or thinking changes, including dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, while still needing heart care.
At appointments, the goal is simple: understand what’s going on, explain the options in plain terms, and make sure the next steps feel clear. If you’re dealing with heart disease, rhythm problems, or stroke and clot-related concerns, Graeme Hankey works with you to coordinate care and keep things steady.
