The changing face of cardiology in the district general hospital: ‘plumbing to electrics’
Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: To review the changes in cardiology practice at our district general hospital over a 15-year period.
A retrospective analysis of registry data collected at our institution between 2000 and 2014. Total numbers of specific cardiac investigations or procedures were counted per year. These included: coronary angiography, pacemaker implants, cardiac ablations, loop recorder implants, cardiac rhythm monitors, exercise stress tests and 24-hour blood pressure monitors. Pacing was subdivided into: single or dual chamber pacemakers, or complex pacing, which …
Source: Future Hospital Journal
Authors: Clare Bannister, Lou Hobin, Michael Hickman
Institution: Royal Surrey County Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2463777445