1) Can you confirm which modalities the hospital has at its disposal for ambulatory cardiac monitoring ie how many Holter Monitors does the hospital own etc
RESPONSE - 40 as per asset register (last updated 08/2018)
2) Can you provide the costs of each modality i.e. for Holter Monitoring please provide the number of Holter Monitors at the Hospital, the purchase cost of each Holter Device, any costs associated with maintenance of the monitor such as, battery replacement, servicing etc?
RESPONSE - monitor = £1769.99 each
replacement cable back = £44.34,
Lifecard = £46.45,
batteries = 15p each (1x box of 10 is £1.50),
3) In the financial year 2017/2018 how, many patients were monitored using each modality i.e. ECG, Holters, Reynolds Lifecard, Cardiomemo Loop, etc
RESPONSE - Tape = 4579
ECG = 1011
BP = 926
Memo = 19
4) How many patients had Implantable Loop Recorders fitted in the financial year 2017/18? ?
RESPONSE – Due to how this is recorded, this is provided in calendar year for 2018. Jan18-December 18 total of 99
5) Is the ambulatory cardiac monitoring in the hospital provided on a National Tariff or Block Contract
RESPONSE - We only receive tariff for cardiac monitoring if the GP requests the test, all internal tests we receive no income for.
6) In the financial year 2017/18 how many palpitation patients underwent cardiac rhythm monitoring in the hospital
RESPONSE - This is not known as it is not recorded
7) In the financial year 2017/18 how many syncope patients underwent cardiac rhythm monitoring in the hospital
RESPONSE - This is not known as it is not recorded
8) In the financial year 2017/18 how many cryptogenic stroke patients underwent cardiac rhythm monitoring in the hospital
RESPONSE - This is not known as it is not recorded
9) In the financial year 2017/18 what was the total spend per modality for cardiac rhythm management – to include acquisition costs and maintenance / running costs
RESPONSE - Cost for tape kit was £74,577.00.
10) In the financial year 2017/18 how many referrals from primary care were received for cardiac rhythm monitoring
RESPONSE - Tape = 1047
ECG = 285
BP = 926
Memo = 19