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Publication, Part of National Pulmonary Hypertension Audit
National Audit of Pulmonary Hypertension 8th Annual Report
Audit, Open data- Publication Date:
- 31 Oct 2017
- Geographic Coverage:
- England, Scotland
- Geographical Granularity:
- NHS Trusts, Country, Hospital Trusts
- Date Range:
- 01 Apr 2016 to 31 Mar 2017
Summary
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disease which occurs at any age, has many causes, and often shortens life expectancy. In the UK, seven hospitals are designated to diagnose and treat pulmonary hypertension in adults, and one hospital for children. The National Audit of Pulmonary Hypertension (NAPH) is a prospective audit of processes and outcomes and has the participation of all eight designated centres. This eighth annual report includes standards, which it uses to measure clinical practice. This audit includes England and Scotland.
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Last edited: 22 October 2018 1:54 pm