Valve disease is rising in prevalence and is increasingly complex to assess non invasively.
MDTs
South London MDTs (open to all clinicians) – Daily multidisciplinary meetings have been established for cardiac and cardiology referrals across the region (south London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex)
Addressing inequalities in heart valve disease
Across South East London, there is a risk of missed opportunity for early HVD diagnosis and intervention. Phil MacCarthy, consultant cardiologist at King’s College Hospital, explored data and uncovered significant inequalities in TAVI take up, particularly related to ethnicity. He found that the white populations had up to 8 times more TAVI interventions than black communities. Something needed to be done to understand why, and to address issues to improve TAVI uptake for black communities.
The ODN commissioned Mabadiliko CIC to conduct an in-depth study on attitudes, trust, and engagement for Black African and Caribbean (BAAC) communities.
Infective endocarditis
- Pathway – The South London IE pathway provides a flow chart from presentation (GP or ED) through assessment, referral, management, and discharge.
Download the South London IE pathway. - Patient wallet card – This wallet card was developed for patients and given out during outpatient clinics / consultations. It helps to document a patient’s condition and decision on antibiotic prophylaxis. It has been approved by the NHS, the British Heart Valve Society and the British Cardiovascular Society.
Download the printable wallet card (or this version for professional printers).
Online webinars
Cardiology in primary care – Virtual seminar series