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Chest Pain Assessment Unit

SIVUH Chest Pain Assessment Unit Notice

With the imminent transfer of Cardiology Services from the SIVUH to CUH, the SIVUH Chest Pain Assessment Unit is not in a position to accept any further referrals. Please refer to the Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic in CUH or Emergency Department or OPD as appropriate. 04/11/11

Mission Statement

Provide a high quality service to patients based on clinical priority. Targeted patients will rapidly access clinical assessment & investigations. Early identification of at risk patients, reduction of waiting time for cardiology opd & reduction of attendances of stable patients in a/e  

Department Profile

Department Description
Assessment of patients with chest pain of uncertain origin & assessment of known IHD patients of SIVUH who have developed renewed chest pain. Patients with acute chest pain  must continue to be referred to AE

Services Provided
ECG, EX ECG, CXR, BP, BMI, RANDOM GLUCOSE & CHOLESTEROL

Location
In Cardiology Department 2^nd floor, take lift opposite shop

Staff

• Eilish Corcoran CNM2 Bleep 817
• Dr Bernard Creedon Bleep 804

Opening Hours
MON-THURS 9-4.30PM , FRI 9-3.30PM

Information

Click on Information for patients attending the Chest Pain Assessment Unit to download in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Criteria of Patients to be assessed in the SIVUH CPAU

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Cardiology Staff
Esther O'Keeffe – Cardiology Services Manager- Bleep 797- Ext 26265
Clerical – Ext 26448