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<p>The NHS England Specialised Cardiac Improvement Programme is working to streamline
pathways for patients so they can access specialist teams able to offer advice on
the full range of treatment options supported by evidence of effectiveness and long
term patient outcomes.</p><p>NHS England Specialised Commissioning considers it is
important that patients are aware of all treatment options and this includes access
to less invasive treatments, where clinically appropriate. NHS England is currently
considering less invasive interventions for structural heart disease as part of its
2019/20 clinical policy pipeline.</p>
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