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European Journal of Heart Failure 2004 6(1):79-83; doi:10.1016/j.ejheart.2003.10.002
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© 2004 European Society of Cardiology

Systematic review of open access echocardiography for primary care

Kamlesh Khunti*

Department of Health Sciences, Division of General Practice and Primary Health Care University of Leicester, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK

* Tel: +44-116-258-4367; fax: +44-116-258-4982. E-mail address: kk22{at}le.ac.uk


  Abstract

Over the last few years there has been a revolution in open access echocardiography services due to an increased demand from within secondary care and primary care. There have been some concerns expressed by specialists and open access echocardiography has not been universally welcomed as a means of offering healthcare. Suspected heart failure comprises the majority of primary care referrals for open access echocardiography. There is lack of rigorously controlled studies to support widespread establishment of open access echocardiography services.

Key Words: Open access echocardiography • Heart failure • National Service Framework • Primary care

Received April 1, 2003; Revised June 24, 2003; Accepted October 1, 2003


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