REFERRAL GUIDELINES : SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO REFERRAL

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We prefer if all patients have been seen by consultants in Cardiology or Respiratory
All patients should have an ECG, chest X-ray, spirometry, transthoracic echocardiogram
Other investigations (V/Q, CT chest) may be indicated to assess for associated disorders etc. These are routinely performed during patients assessment at the SPVU: in particular, we prefer to do cardiac catheterisation here. Please do not delay referrals for extensive investigation if it is clear that PH is the dominant problem
Please include copies of reports / radiographs with the referral