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Community Cardiology and Heart Failure

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The Community Cardiology and Heart Failure Service supports people living with heart failure and other heart conditions. The service helps people manage their symptoms, stay as well as possible and reduce the risk of unnecessary hospital admissions through specialist assessment, monitoring and treatment.

About the team

The team includes specialist cardiac nurses, therapists and support staff who work closely with GPs, hospital cardiology teams and other community services. Support may include heart failure management, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, education and monitoring of long-term heart conditions. The service operates Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm excluding Bank Holidays.

Who this service is for

We can usually help if:

  • You live with heart failure
  • You are diagnosed heart conditions requiring specialist support
  • You require cardiac rehabilitation or diagnostic assessment

We may not be the right service if:

  • You require emergency hospital treatment for an acute cardiac event

Getting help from this service

Professional referral only

This service accepts referrals from professionals, including GPs, only. If you're unsure who can refer you, contact us for advice.

Questions and answers

Can I be seen at home?
Where clinically appropriate, home visits are aspects of the service delivery, particularly for people who are housebound.
What types of heart conditions do you support?
The service supports people with heart failure and a range of other cardiac conditions that require specialist monitoring or management.
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