The Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic (RACPC) allows specialist assessment of patients with suspected new onset Angina within the National Service Framework for coronary heart disease targets of two weeks from referral. Standard 8 of the framework states “People with symptoms of Angina or suspected Angina, should receive appropriate investigation and treatment to relieve their pain and reduce their risk of coronary events”.
The clinic provides a one-stop service involving clinical assessment and investigations to confirm or exclude coronary artery disease. The RACPC also sets the patients onwards to evidence-based treatment (revascularisation).
The RACPC, through identification of Cardiac Risk Factors, enables people to assess their values, attitudes and beliefs. It is hoped that this process will empower people to contemplate on behaviour changes.
Advice is given on lifestyle modification in order to reduce the cardiovascular risk.
The clinic is a success because of the partnership and collaboration between the GPs, A&E staff, physicians who refer patients to the service, and the specialist nurse who runs the clinic supported by the medical members of the cardiology team and diagnostics department.
Patients are respected and involved throughout the journey through the clinic.
Location
Outpatient department 2, main building.
Referrals
Please fax the referral form, along with copies of any relevant investigations (lipids, fasting glucose, ECG).
Contact
Tel: 0208 321 6241 / 6243
Fax: 0208 321 6242
Team profile
Dr Raffi Kaprielian – Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Trevor Greenwood – Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Nickolas Pantazopolous – Consultant Cardiologist
Agnes Kaba – Specialist Nurse – RACPC
Anne Thomas – RACPC Administrator
Val Sheppard / Pam Rehal - Receptionists
Endorsements and patient feedback
Patient satisfaction surveys and GP surveys have given positive feedback.
Patients have highly recommended the service.
GPs have complimented the RACPC.
Two week targets are being met.
Useful links
Patient leaflets
