Long Term Conditions

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Heart and Blood Pressure Monitoring

We have the facility to monitor pt's blood pressures over a 24 hour period. This is important for diagnosis and monitoring of patients. We also have the facility to loan out blood pressure machines to monitor blood pressure at home - this is useful for patients suffering from so called white coat hypertension. We also have a stand alone BP monitor withing the surgery freely accessible to all patients hence reducing the need for a unnecessary appointment with the nurse.

We also have the facility to monitor patients heart beat over 24 hr period - useful to investigate patients with palpitations hence reducing need for pt's to attend the hospital.

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INR Monitoring

We have the facility to monitor patients who are on long term Warfarin -  a medication used for patients with Atrial fibrillation / Valve replacement / Clots on legs or lung.

This is a near patient test and the result is given to the patient at the time of the appointment - hence reducing the need for hospital attendance.

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Spirometry Testing

For diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Spirometry is a necessary investigation and available at the surgery.

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Sleep Apnoea Screening

We also have the facility to screen for sleep apnoea - a condition which is characterised by pts stopping breathing through the night. This has long term effects on quality of life and future cardiovascular risks - once again avoiding a unnecessary visit to the hospital.