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  1. Colorectal cancer . Patient decision aid on Lynch syndrome: should I take aspirin to reduce my chance of getting bowel cancer?

    people in 10,000 do not). Aspirin can also make a type of stroke known as haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding inside the brain)...

  2. Laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion (HTG161)

    Evidence-based recommendations on laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion. This involves using a special laser device to create a bypass without the need to temporarily interrupt the blood flow to the brain.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    27 February 2008
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  3. Atrial fibrillation and heart valve disease: self-monitoring coagulation status using point-of-care coagulometers (the CoaguChek XS system) (HTG353)

    Evidence-based recommendations on the CoaguChek XS system for self-monitoring coagulation status in adults and children. The recommendations originally included the InRatio2 PT/INR, but this was withdrawn from the market in October 2016 and is not currently available.

    HealthTech guidance
    Last updated
    19 December 2017
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  4. Sickle cell disease: managing acute painful episodes in hospital (CG143)

    This guideline covers managing acute painful sickle cell episodes in children, young people and adults who present at hospital, from presentation until when they are discharged. It aims to reduce variation in how acute episodes are managed in hospital, focusing on effective, prompt and safe pain relief.

    Clinical guideline
    Published
    27 June 2012
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  5. Dual‑chamber pacemakers for symptomatic bradycardia due to sick sinus syndrome without atrioventricular block (TA324)

    Evidence-based recommendations on dual-chamber pacemakers for treating symptomatic bradycardia caused by sick sinus syndrome without atrioventricular block.

    Technology appraisal guidance
    Published
    26 November 2014
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  6. Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins (HTG301)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. This involves mixing a chemical with air or another gas to produce a foam, which is injected into the affected vein using ultrasound imaging to monitor its progress.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    23 February 2013
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  7. Thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery (HTG157)

    Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    12 December 2007
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  8. Injection for more than a million people to help prevent heart attacks and strokes recommended

    People who have had a heart attack, stroke, or serious circulation problem in their legs, and who also carry excess weight, can now be offered a weekly injection to help protect them from a further life-threatening event, NICE has said.

    News
    Last updated
    1 April 2026

  9. In-depth

    fear to freedom NICE-recommended healthtech found the cause of Peter's stroke. Read his story and discover how our guidance is helping...

  10. Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery (HTG72)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves scarring the heart tissue using heat to interrupt abnormal electrical signals.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    25 May 2005
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  11. Percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation (HTG417)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in adults. This involves destroying the tissue causing atrial fibrillation using laser energy.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    27 July 2016
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  12. Air pollution: outdoor air quality and health (QS181)

    This quality standard covers road-traffic-related air pollution and its impact on health. It describes high-quality actions in priority areas for improvement.

    Quality standard
    Published
    28 February 2019
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  13. Multiple long-term conditions: medication review (IND207)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with moderate or severe frailty and/or multimorbidity who have received a medication review in the last 12 months which is structured, has considered the use of a recognised tool and taken place as a shared discussion. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM186

    General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF
    Published
    31 July 2019

  14. The evidence on percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI raises no major safety concerns other than those associated with the TAVI procedure. However, the evidence on efficacy for preventing TAVI-related stroke is inconclusive. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with  special arrangements   for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research.

    procedure. However, the evidence on efficacy for preventing TAVI-related stroke is inconclusive. Therefore, this procedure should only...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 November 2019

  15. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation (HTG752)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for native aortic valve regurgitation. This involves implanting a replacement valve inside the faulty native valve.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    24 June 2025
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