Cardiology
Area of medical practice that treats people with heart conditions
Procedures:
Surgery to remove a small area in the heart to stop abnormal rhythm.
A test to measure the electrical activity and electrical pathways of the heart. This is to work out why there are abnormal heart beats or rhythms and to decide on a suitable treatment.
A procedure, using an x-ray, where a doctor injects dye into the coronary arteries. The dye shows up on an x-ray screen.
A procedure to insert, remove or replace a pacemaker device and electrodes in the heart. This is to treat chronic heart failure.
Surgery to insert, remove or replace a small device in the chest which helps to control heart rhythm (cardiac pacemaker).
A procedure used to increase the flow of blood through a narrowed artery. It involves placing a long thin tube (catheter) into a blood vessel to place a small balloon at the site of the narrowing. When the balloon is inflated, the blood vessel should open and allow a healthy flow of blood.
A procedure used to increase the flow of blood through a narrowed artery. It involves placing a long thin tube (catheter) into a blood vessel to place a small balloon at the site of the narrowing. When the balloon is inflated, the blood vessel should open and allow a healthy flow of blood.
A procedure to insert one or more small tubes into blood vessels of the abdomen or a limb. This also includes using a balloon to open up the blocked blood vessel.
Surgery to restore a regular heart rhythm when the heart is beating too quickly.
Services:
A procedure using ultrasound (duplex scanning) to look at and measure how blood moves through blood vessels of the face and neck region (extra cranial, bilateral carotid, vertebral, subclavian, innominate).
A CT scan (computed tomography) of blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries).
A specialised X ray to look at moving body structures, like an X ray movie (fluoroscopy). Taken during surgery and in a specialised room (angiography suite).
A scan (MRI) to look at the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system). This is done by a specialist in medical imaging (diagnostic radiology).
The remote testing of a pacemaker which has been implanted inside the body.
The testing of a pacemaker which has been implanted inside the body. This is done after a problem has been detected during monitoring.
The testing specific types of pacemakers (atrioventricular sequential, rate responsive or antitachycardia) which has been implanted inside the body.
A test to find the reason for fainting (syncope) which is thought to be related to the heart or lungs. The patient lies on a table that is then tilted at different angles.
The remote monitoring of a device implanted in the body which uses an electric current to change the heart rate (defibrillator).
The testing of a device implanted in the body which uses an electric current to change the heart rate (defibrillator). This is done after a problem has been detected.
The testing of a device implanted in the body which uses an electric current to change the heart rate (defibrillator). This is done after a problem has been detected.
A procedure to collect information about possible irregular heart beats (atrial fibrillation) from an implanted device.
A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician to review ongoing care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.
A follow-up appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.
The first appointment with a consultant physician to assess and plan care for a complex disorder. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.
The first appointment with a consultant physician. The consultant physician will look at a specific condition and/or provide a course of treatment. The appointment is at their rooms.
A follow up appointment (minor) with a specialist at their rooms, in-hospital or a nursing home. This item does not include the specialty of psychiatry.
A specialist attends a meeting with at least 2 other care providers. They all provide different types of care. The meeting is between 15 and 30 minutes.
A specialist coordinates a meeting about a procedure to replace a valve in the heart (TAVI). The meeting is 10 minutes or longer.
The first appointment with a consultant physician for a specific condition and/or course of treatment (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment (minor) with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist). The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes
The first appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to assess a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 45 minutes or longer.
An appointment with a consultant physician (who is not a psychiatrist) using telehealth. This is to follow up on a patient with at least two long-term health conditions. The appointment is 20 minutes or longer.
A procedure to insert a thin tube (catheter) into the heart from a blood vessel in the groin, arm or neck. Tests will be completed to measure heart (cardiac) outputs and exercise levels (exercise stress test).
Surgery to repair a hole in the wall between two heart chambers (atrial septa). The repair is done using a mesh like device (septal occluder).