Care After Procedures
Care following structural and congenital heart interventions is tailored individually and may include imaging surveillance, rhythm monitoring, exercise assessment, and long-term follow-up where appropriate.
Immediately After Procedures
- Careful haemodynamic and rhythm monitoring
- Early echocardiographic assessment where appropriate
- Management of vascular access sites
- Review of medications and antiplatelet therapy
- Clear discharge and recovery guidance
Follow-Up
- Outpatient review and ongoing clinical assessment
- Follow-up echocardiography and advanced imaging
- Holter ECG monitoring where indicated
- Assessment of exercise capacity and recovery
- Long-term surveillance of congenital and structural conditions
Practical Information
- Guidance regarding MRI compatibility after implanted cardiac devices and occluders
- Advice regarding endocarditis prophylaxis following structural heart interventions
- Recommendations regarding exercise, recovery and return to travel
- Long-term imaging surveillance where appropriate
- Individualised follow-up plans depending on the underlying condition and procedure performed