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Virtual Lipid Clinic (W CORNWALL, N&S KERRIER ONLY)

VIRTUAL LIPID CLINIC

 

Email referral query to rcht.cornwalllipidclinic@nhs.net

 

Referral criteria:

Hyperlipidaemia including familial hypercholesterolaemia

Please exclude secondary causes before referral

 

Clinic aims to:

  • Confirm correct diagnosis
  • Optimise treatment
  • Implement cascade screening of relatives?

 

 

Investigation pre referral:

Fasting bloods ( listed as lipid clinic, first visit on ICE…ie. Order sets tab, Endocrinology page)

 

Information to include with referral:

BMI and BP

Family history questionnaire (must be attached);

Document patient consent to virtual access by specialist