Models of Care

Welcome to Heart Failure Hub Scotland

Welcome to the heart failure ‘models of care’ page. This resource provides information on pathways and models of care designed to optimise the management of heart failure.

Our pathways highlight best practices, from early diagnosis and intervention to long-term management and follow-up care. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, these aim to enhance patient outcomes and ensure high-quality, co-ordinated care at every stage.

Cardiac Amyloidosis Diagnostic Pathway

New

The new Cardiac Amyloidosis Diagnostic Pathway is now available to support healthcare professionals in Scotland in recognising and diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis more effectively.

This pathway provides a structured approach to identifying suspected cases, guiding diagnostic investigations, and facilitating specialist referrals.

Access the full document below to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis for patients at risk.

coming soon

Diagnostic Pathways

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Secondary Care

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Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service

The Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service (SNAHFS)

Based at NHS Golden Jubilee in Glasgow and is commissioned by National Services Division of the Scottish Government. They are responsible for providing advanced heart failure therapies to appropriate patients throughout Scotland, from the Borders to the Shetland Islands.

These therapies currently consist of cardiac transplantation, as well as recognised mechanical circulatory support (MCS) strategies, that are licensed as a “bridge” to transplant. These include veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and short-term and long-term ventricular assist devices (VADs).

News, Events & Conferences

Through collaboration and exchange of ideas, the Hub aims to equip NHS Boards to strengthen the delivery of consistent excellence in the field of Heart Failure management
Hub Lead