HeartFlow FFRCT estimates fractional flow reserve from coronary CT angiography (CCTA) for patients with stable, recent-onset chest pain, therefore avoiding invasive investigation and treatment.

What are it’s patient benefits (as stated by NICE)?

  • Replaces need for an invasive procedure in a specialist cardiology procedure suite

  • Reduced length of stay

  • Reduced hospital visits as multiple diagnostic tests such as exercise tests and stress tests are not required

  • Faster diagnosis

  • Reduced waiting times for patients waiting for a procedure in the specialist cardiology procedure suite

How is this being implemented in Dorset?

  • Mandated by NHS England from 1st April 2021

  • Poole and Bournemouth Hospital sites early adopters (pre-mandate)

  • Dorset County Hospital assessing and moving to implementation