BCIS
Other• BCIS circulated the report to its members via its official newsletter. • BCIS passed the report details to the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) for circulation to electrophysiology colleagues.
AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner identified a lack of widespread awareness among cardiologists and device manufacturers regarding the risk of air entering the vascular system during a specific cardiac procedure when performed under conscious sedation. This unknown risk could lead to future complications for patients at other Cardiac Centres.
• BCIS circulated the report to its members via its official newsletter. • BCIS passed the report details to the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) for circulation to electrophysiology colleagues.
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 28 Apr 2016 (estimated from the report date).