Nick R. Lan is a cardiologist based in Perth, WA. He works out of 11 Robin Warren Drive, Perth, and his focus is on helping people with heart conditions feel more in control and make safer day-to-day choices.
Heart problems can show up in different ways. Some patients come in with chest pain or signs of acute coronary issues, including heart attack. Others are living with ongoing coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, or heart failure and need steady follow-up. Nick also supports people after procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and helps with long-term heart care after surgery.
High cholesterol is another big part of cardiology care, and Nick looks after patients with high cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolaemia. This can run in families and raise the risk of early heart disease, so getting the right plan early can make a real difference. In many cases, care includes thinking about overall heart risk, not just one test result.
Valve disease can also be part of his work. For example, aortic valve stenosis can affect how well the heart pumps, and it may need careful monitoring or treatment planning over time. Cardiomyopathy and other heart muscle problems are also in-scope, where symptoms and heart function can change and need ongoing review.
Some people seen by a cardiologist have heart conditions from birth. Nick works with patients who have congenital heart issues, including rare problems like congenital coronary artery malformations and patent foramen ovale. There are also situations where unusual blood vessel issues can occur, such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which often needs quick, targeted assessment and treatment.
At times, other health conditions also play a part in heart risk and recovery. Patients with diabetes (type 1 or type 2), chronic kidney disease, and obesity may need heart care that fits around their wider health. People with autoimmune or thyroid-related conditions, like Graves disease or hyperthyroidism, may also need close coordination because these can affect the heart.
Cardiology can involve urgent moments and longer-term decisions. Nick brings a practical approach to managing both, aiming to explain what is happening in plain language and guide care choices that suit the person, not just the heart scan.
