Cardiology

Policies

Resperate© (Intercure Ltd) (not routinely commissioned)

Pathways

Atrial fibrillation Lipid disorders Open access echocardiogram Palpitations Postural tachycardia syndrome Rapid access chest pain Suspected heart failure Syncope clinic service TIA clinic

Additional information

Telephone Advice for Urgent Admission Avoidance (only available via an N3 connection)

Troponin in Primary Care

Troponin requests on ICE in York, will not routinely be accepted because if a patient may have a raised troponin they should normally be referred that day to the hospital for further assessment and management of acute myocardial damage. Please see these slides for more information.

Additional resources

Treatment Guidance Uncomplicated Hypertension

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Diary

HCV ICS list of Self-management patient resources for Heart Conditions and Stroke