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Evidence-based recommendations on balloon valvuloplasty for aortic valve stenosis in adults and children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the narrow valve to widen it so that blood can flow out more easily.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on short-term circulatory support with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery. This involves inserting a mechanical device into the chest to help the heart pump blood around the body.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2006

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on FLEXISEQ for osteoarthritis

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

14 September 2016

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people with rheumatoid arthritis have the right treatment to slow the progression of their condition and control their symptoms. People should also have rapid access to specialist care if their condition suddenly worsens.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

12 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of atrial septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device into the heart, which is gently inflated to close the hole.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2004

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Woundchek Protease Status for assessing elevated protease status in chronic wounds .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

5 October 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous fetal balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. This involves opening up the closed pulmonary valve of the babies heart while it is still in the womb using a balloon-like device.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins. This involves injecting medical glue (cyanoacrylate) into a vein to close it with the aim of improving symptoms.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

4 March 2020

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on remote ECG interpretation consultancy services for cardiovascular disease .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

27 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on corneal endothelial transplantation. This involves replacing only the innermost layers of the cornea with a healthy section from a donor eye without disturbing the overall structure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 June 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic amnioinfusion for treating oligohydramnios during pregnancy (excluding labour). This involves injecting a substance similar to amniotic fluid into the space around the baby.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 November 2006

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Sonata system for diagnostic imaging and treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

30 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on apalutamide with androgen deprivation therapy for treating hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint replacement for end-stage arthritis. This involves removing the diseased joints and replacing them with artificial ones.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to help detect fractures on X-rays in urgent care.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 January 2025