Frimley Guidelines

TAVI Pathway

Key Points

  • Referral via generic email address

  • Referral only of patients who meet specific criteria for valve intervention i.e. SYMPTOMATIC severe aortic stenosis

  • Work up performed locally but procedure performed at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals

Version:5.0
Date Issued:10/05/2024
Review Date:10/05/2027
Key words:TAVI, referral, pathway

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Abbreviations

TAVITranscatheter aortic Valve Implantation
6MWTSix Minute Walk Test
PFTPulmonary Function Tests

Full version control record

Version:5.0
Guidelines Lead(s):Dr Jo Shannon, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Cross Site Lead for TAVI
Contributor(s):Kirsty Bolter, Interventional Cardiology Matron, TAVI Clinical Nurse Specialist
Lead Director / Chief of Service:Dr Sitara Khan
Library check completed:03/04/2024
Ratified at:Departmental Consultant Meeting 30/04/2024
Date Issued:10/05/2024
Review Date:10/05/2027
Pharmaceutical dosing advice and formulary compliance checked by:Not applicable
Key words:TAVI, referral, pathway

This guideline has been registered with the Trust. However, clinical guidelines are guidelines only. The interpretation and application of clinical guidelines will remain the responsibility of the individual clinician. If in doubt, contact a senior colleague or expert. Caution is advised when using guidelines after the review date.

This guideline is for use in Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust hospitals only. Any use outside this location will not be supported by the Trust and will be at the risk of the individual using it.

Version History

VersionDateGuideline Lead(s)StatusComment
412/2020Dr Jo ShannonFinalUpdated May 2024
505/2024Dr Jo ShannonFinal

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