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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG115)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older. It aims to help people with COPD to receive a diagnosis earlier so that they can benefit from treatments to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and keep them healthy for longer.
This quality standard covers the care of adults (aged 18 and over) with suspected or confirmed acute heart failure. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS103
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- Quality statement 1: Single measurement of natriuretic peptide
- Quality statement 2: Transthoracic doppler 2D echocardiography
- Quality statement 3: Organisation of care – early specialist input
- Quality statement 4: Starting or continuing beta-blocker treatment
- Quality statement 5: Drug therapy
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up clinical assessment
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This guideline covers the early and longer-term (rehabilitation) management of acute coronary syndromes. These include ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The guideline aims to improve survival and quality of life for people who have a heart attack or unstable angina.
Heart valve disease presenting in adults: investigation and management (NG208)
This guideline covers investigation and management of heart valve disease presenting in adults. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for people with heart valve disease through timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
This guideline covers exercise referral schemes for people aged 19 and older, in particular, those who are inactive or sedentary. The aim is to encourage people to be physically active.
This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in adults. It includes guidance on providing the best care and treatment for people with atrial fibrillation, including assessing and managing risks of stroke and bleeding.
Evidence based recommendations on patiromer (Veltassa) for treating hyperkalaemia in adults.
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for treating hyperkalaemia (TA599)
Evidence-based recommendations on sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma) for treating hyperkalaemia in adults.
This guideline covers managing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men over 18. It aims to improve the quality of life for men with LUTS by recommending which assessments they should receive, and when conservative management, drug treatment and surgery can help.
Cardiac contractility modulation device implantation for heart failure (HTG520)
Evidence-based recommendations on cardiac contractility modulation device implantation for heart failure in adults. This involves placing a device under the skin of the chest, which delivers electrical pulses to make the heart contract more strongly.
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Permanent His-bundle pacemaker implantation for treating heart failure (HTG579)
Evidence-based recommendations on permanent His-bundle pacemaker implantation for treating heart failure. This involves attaching a wire connected to a pacemaker to the heart’s electrical conduction pathway (through a vein).
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The OPTIMIZER smart system for managing heart failure (MIB186)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the OPTIMIZER smart system for managing heart failure .
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.
This quality standard covers road-traffic-related air pollution and its impact on health. It describes high-quality actions in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS181
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- Quality statement 1: Strategic plans
- Quality statement 2: Planning applications
- Quality statement 3: Reducing emissions from public sector vehicle fleets
- Quality statement 4: Advice for people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions
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