Freedom of Information Request: 0828 2020/21
In line with the Freedom of Information Act (2000) I would like to understand the extent of access, assessment, and referral for symptomatic aortic stenosis within The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
I would be grateful if you could respond to the following questions:
- How many referrals did you receive for symptomatic aortic stenosis for the following periods:
- 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019?
- 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020? We do not hold this information. Referrals are received for specialities, not conditions.
2. Of those referrals in question 1 (both periods), how many were offered a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Please see above.
3. Of all those offered a TAVI in question 2, how many were recommended by the: Please see above.
- Interventional cardiologist ?
- Cardiothoracic surgeon ?
4. What was the average waiting time for patients undergoing TAVI between:
- 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019? Average – 45 days
- 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020? Average – 40.5 days
5. Of all those referrals in question 1, how many patient died whilst waiting for treatment? Please see response at Q1.
