ABSTRACT
The cardiology inpatient flow is characterised by a high percentage of patients that are non-scheduled. These patients often arrive by ambulance at the emergency (A&E) department and need to be admitted immediately at the cardio care unit (CCU). When they have recovered sufficiently, they are transferred to a regular ward that specialises in the care of cardiology patients. After full recovery patients are discharged and seen at the outpatient department for follow-up.
