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Direct Access Echocardiogram is suitable for patients with:
1) A new murmur
2) A new diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) – see investigations section below
3) Suspected Heart Failure and NTproBNP greater than 400 but less than 2000
Please note pre-referral criteria are applicable in this referral.
Key pre-referral criteria summary:
Echo requests will be returned to the referrer if:
Unfortunately, the Nightingale Hospital is unable to facilitate patients who have ambulance or hoist requirements at this stage.
Patients under 18 years of age
Direct Access Echocardiogram is suitable for patients with:
1. A new murmur
2. A new diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation (AF):
NICE guidelines suggest the following patients are referred for echocardiography:
3. Suspected Heart Failure and NTproBNP greater than 400 but less than 2000
Echo requests will be returned to the referrer if:
Unfortunately, the Nightingale Hospital is unable to facilitate patients who have ambulance or hoist requirements at this stage.
Referrals will be returned if the criteria are not evident in the referral.
Complete proforma below and attach to e-Referrals
Direct Access Echocardiography request from - No merge fields
This guideline has been signed off on behalf of NHS Devon.
Publication date: January 2017
Updated: August 2024