Shirley J. Jansen is a Cardiologist based in Perth, WA, Australia. She looks after people with heart and blood vessel problems, including conditions that can affect how blood flows around the body.
Many patients she sees have long-term issues like high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Over time, these can lead to blocked or narrowed arteries. Shirley also helps manage problems such as atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease, where blood flow to the legs or other areas can become reduced.
She is also involved in care for serious vessel conditions. This includes abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and thoracic aortic aneurysm, as well as aortic dissection. At times, blood supply issues can be sudden and urgent, so timely assessment and a clear plan matter.
Clotting and circulation can be part of the picture too. Shirley helps coordinate care for people with pulmonary embolism, and she works with teams to support safer treatment and follow-up.
Some cases need more than medicine alone. Shirley can be part of procedures such as angioplasty and stent placement, which help open up narrowed vessels and improve blood flow. In certain situations, stents or other approaches may be used to reduce the risk of complications.
There are also less common causes of blood vessel disease that she helps patients manage, such as fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) and vasculitis. She may also be involved in care where there are effects on the brain and oxygen supply, including cerebral hypoxia.
Her work includes planning for investigations and tissue assessment when needed, such as tissue biopsy. And while her main focus is cardiovascular care, the service list also includes support around procedures like orchiectomy and thoracic or other related care pathways when they come up as part of a broader health situation.
In many cases, heart care is about the long game as much as the immediate fix. Shirley stays focused on practical steps, ongoing monitoring, and making sure treatment fits with a person’s day-to-day life.
Where clinical trials or research options are available, she works with the wider team to explain choices in plain language, so patients can understand what’s on the table and what to expect next.
