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Percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism (HTG705)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into a vein.
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Balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants (HTG46)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon angioplasty of pulmonary vein stenosis in infants. This involves involves inflating a balloon in the narrow section of the pulmonary vein to widen the area so blood can flow through more easily.
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Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for acquired aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.
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Epidermal radiotherapy using rhenium-188 paste for non-melanoma skin cancer (HTG714)
Evidence-based recommendations on epidermal radiotherapy using rhenium-188 paste for non-melanoma skin cancer. This involves radioactive paste being spread on foil over the top of the cancer, to destroy the cancer cells.
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Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty (including clam cystoplasty) (HTG207)
Evidence-based recommendations on Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty (including clam cystoplasty). This involves sewing or stapling a tissue graft from a section of the small intestine (ileum), colon or other substitutes to the urinary bladder.
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Percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension (HTG662)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves inserting a device through the skin (percutaneous) into an artery in the thigh and then into the renal arteries (transluminal). It sends radio or sound waves to destroy the nerves in the renal arteries (sympathetic denervation). The aim is to lower blood pressure.
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Mavacamten for treating symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (TA913)
Evidence-based recommendations on mavacamten (Camzyos) for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. This involves inserting temporary pump to support circulation during a heart operation.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall.
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This quality standard covers managing diabetes and its complications in women who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. It includes care for women with pre-existing diabetes before and during pregnancy, and diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Preconception planning
- Quality statement 2: Joint diabetes and antenatal team care
- Quality statement 3: Continuous glucose monitoring
- Quality statement 4: Postnatal testing and referral
- Quality statement 5: Annual HbA1c tests
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This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. The recommendations are for adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. They do not cover diagnosis.
Radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula (HTG505)
Evidence-based recommendations on radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying laser energy to the fistula.
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Evidence-based recommendations on pemigatinib (Pemaryze) for relapsed or refractory advanced cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement in adults.
Superior rectal artery embolisation for haemorrhoids (HTG485)
Evidence-based recommendations on superior rectal artery embolisation for haemorrhoids in adults. This involves blocking the blood vessels supplying the haemorrhoids with tiny plastic particles or metal coils.
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Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lipoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove abnormal fat.
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