Using a Multi-Disciplinary Virtual Consultation Platform to Enhance Community Referrals for Developing a Cardiac Amyloidosis Program (Enhance-refCA) - 2022 Quality Summit presentation (Non-CE)-Using a Multi-Disciplinary Virtual Consultation Platform to Enhance Community Referrals for Developing a Cardiac Amyloidosis Program (Enhance-refCA)

Using a Multi-Disciplinary Virtual Consultation Platform to Enhance Community Referrals for Developing a Cardiac Amyloidosis Program (Enhance-refCA) - Ebong

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In this video presentation, the speaker discusses the development of a cardiac amyloidosis program called the Enhance REFCA Project. The objectives of the program are to establish a multidisciplinary cardiac amyloidosis program and outline the benefits of multidisciplinary management in this condition. Cardiac amyloidosis is a progressive disease characterized by amyloid deposition in various organs, including the heart. The time to diagnosis is crucial as it affects patient outcomes. The video discusses the different types of cardiac amyloidosis and their median survival rates. It also highlights the importance of education, collaboration, research, and community outreach in the program. The speaker shares their experience at UC Davis Medical Center in developing their own cardiac amyloidosis program, including the creation of a diagnostic algorithm, a website, and an electronic referral platform. The speaker also presents the findings of their quality project, which show increased referrals and program reach after the implementation of the Enhance REFCA electronic platform, although most referrals were still made through traditional methods. The presentation concludes with the importance of interdisciplinary management and partnerships in cardiac amyloidosis care.

Keywords

cardiac amyloidosis program

multidisciplinary management

diagnosis

types of cardiac amyloidosis

education

collaboration