Kasun De Silva is a Cardiologist based in Westmead, NSW, working from the area around Corner Hawkesbury and Darcy Roads, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.
In cardiology, a big part of the work is listening to what’s going on with the heart rhythm and blood flow, and then figuring out what helps most. Dr De Silva looks after people with heart rhythm problems, including atrial fibrillation and other fast or irregular beats. This can also include things like paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and ectopic heartbeats.
At times, symptoms can be scary. Some patients come in after fainting or feeling like their heart is racing or skipping. Others are dealing with heart block or more serious rhythm issues such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. There are also cases linked with cardiac arrest, where careful follow-up and planning matter a lot.
Dr De Silva also treats heart muscle and pressure-related conditions. That can include cardiomyopathy and hypertensive heart disease, where long-term blood pressure has put strain on the heart. Over time, this kind of care is about helping people stay safer and feel more settled day to day.
Another key part of the work is treatment planning, including cardiac ablation when it’s the right option. Ablation is used for certain rhythm problems, especially when symptoms keep coming back or when medicines aren’t enough. The aim is usually to reduce episodes and improve quality of life.
Some people are managing other health issues as well. This profile lists Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. In many cases, heart care needs to fit around the person’s wider health plan.
Experience is built through day-to-day clinical care for the types of heart conditions listed above, including rhythm problems, fainting, and heart muscle issues. Training details are not provided in this profile, so there aren’t any specific education or qualification details listed here.
Research and clinical trial information isn’t listed in the available details for this page. If that’s something you want to know more about, it’s best to ask the clinic directly.