Right to the heart of the matter

As one of the leading causes of emergency hospital admissions, heart disease is a clear target for Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) looking to improve efficiency. Now more than ever. There’s an aging population – and instances of heart disease double with each decade. Added to that, survival rates of patients with other cardiovascular conditions are increasing.

Reading the signs

Managing patients is complicated, not least because heart failure can result from so many separate or linked causes. It isn’t just about monitoring the health of the heart itself – but assessing the condition of the circulation, lungs, neuroendocrine system and other organs.

 

One of Axis-Shield UK’s partners has developed a range of portable tests that assist PCTs in managing heart failure patients and helping them reduce admissions across their Trust. One of the major weapons in the fight against emergency admission is the Abbott i-STAT. The handheld analyser gives absolutely accurate, immediately accessible lab-equivalent test results across a range of parameters, including brain natriuretic peptide (BNP).

 

For PCTs and nurses – the ability to obtain this kind of information at clinics or even at patients’ homes simplifies the testing procedure and enhances the service delivery. There is no shortfall in the quality or range of testing available – indeed, the Abbott i-STAT produces results across a wide range of specified parameters within minutes.

 

Reassurance

Ultimately, having access to this kind of care in their own homes enables patients to feel more invested in their treatment. This in turn reduces many of the anxieties associated with non Primary Care based assessment. It can even lead to reductions in unnecessary emergency admissions as patients feel more secure in the availability of home based care as and when they need it.

 

You can contact us now to discuss how you can incorporate our technology into your service offering.

 

Just call us on 01480 862100 or email CHF@axis-shielduk.com.

 

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