Opportunities and challenges of a novel cardiac output response to stress (CORS) test to enhance diagnosis of heart failure in primary care: qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the role of the novel cardiac output response to stress (CORS), test in the current diagnostic pathway for heart failure and the opportunities and challenges to potential implementation in primary care.

Design

Qualitative study using semistructured in-depth interviews which were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data from the interviews were analysed thematically using an inductive approach.

Setting

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Participants

Fourteen healthcare professionals (six males, eight females) from primary (general practitioners (GPs), nurses, healthcare assistant, practice managers) and secondary care (consultant cardiologists).

Results

Four themes relating to opportunities and challenges surrounding the implementation of

SUBMITTER: Charman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500186 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature