Comparison of the interval from a positive NTproBNP result to referral and the interval from referral to appointment. Patients who declined an initial HF clinic appointment have been excluded
| NTproBNP to referral (days) | Referral to clinic review (days) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients (n) | Mean ± Standard Deviation | Range | Mean ± Standard Deviation | Range | |
| 2 week pathway | 211 | 16 ± 16 | –0 - 124 | 11 ± 7 | 1–20 |
| 6 week pathway | 209 | 19 ± 19 | -4–188 | 34 ± 1 | 4–42 |