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Evidence-based recommendations on edoxaban (Lixiana) for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing lower limb peripheral arterial disease in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS52
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- Quality statement 1: Identification and assessment of peripheral arterial disease
- Quality statement 2: Comorbidity assessment
- Quality statement 3: Supervised exercise programmes
- Quality statement 4: Imaging
- Quality statement 5: Angioplasty for intermittent claudication
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This guideline covers managing stable angina in people aged 18 and over. It outlines the importance of addressing the person’s concerns about stable angina and the roles of medical therapy and revascularisation.
Aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium (IPG604)
Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium. This involves replacing a damaged aortic valve with a new valve made from chemically treated cow pericardium.
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This guideline covers diagnosing and managing drug allergy in all age groups. It aims to make it easier for professionals to tell when someone is having an allergic reaction, by specifying the key signs and patterns to look out for. It also makes recommendations on improving people’s understanding of their drug allergies, and ensuring these are recorded properly in their medical records.
Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Evidence-based recommendations on using thrombolytic drugs (alteplase [Actilyse], reteplase [Rapilysin], streptokinase [Streptase] and tenecteplase [Metalyse]) for treating acute myocardial infarction in adults.
Bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease (IPG732)
Evidence-based recommendations on bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease in adults. This involves implanting a stent (small tube) into a narrowed artery to widen it.
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This guideline covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes. It includes advice on diagnosis, education and support, blood glucose management, cardiovascular risk, and identifying and managing long-term complications.
CytoSorb for reducing risk of bleeding during cardiac surgery (MIB249)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CytoSorb for reducing risk of bleeding during cardiac surgery .
Summary of the evidence on omega-3 fatty acid medicines for treating schizophrenia to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
most clinically and cost-effective antiplatelet therapy when used with aspirin for the general acute coronary syndrome population having...
next few years. These include the dose of vitamin D, use of concurrent aspirin therapy and the baseline level at which vitamin D...
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.
Screening secondary care patients for atrial fibrillation: The SOS-AF service
score of 2 or above are offered anticoagulation and are not prescribed aspirin as monotherapy for stroke prevention. All our patients...
a significant public health issue. Commonly encountered NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen are non-selective...
Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale to prevent recurrent cerebral embolic events (IPG472)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale for the prevention of cerebral embolic stroke. This involves placing a small device into the heart to close the hole.
Artificial intelligence for analysing CT brain scans (MIB207)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on artificial intelligence for analysing CT brain scans .
Momelotinib for treating myelofibrosis-related splenomegaly or symptoms (TA957)
Evidence-based recommendations on momelotinib (Omjjara) for treating myelofibrosis-related splenomegaly or symptoms in adults.
Testing strategies for Lynch syndrome in people with endometrial cancer (DG42)
Evidence-based recommendations on testing strategies for Lynch syndrome for people with endometrial cancer
This guideline covers the care that should be offered to women with a twin or triplet pregnancy in addition to the routine care that is offered to all women during pregnancy. It aims to reduce the risk of complications and improve outcomes for women and their babies.
Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults: management (CG113)
This guideline covers the care and treatment of people aged 18 and over with generalised anxiety disorder (chronic anxiety) or panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia or panic attacks). It aims to help people achieve complete relief of symptoms (remission), which is associated with better functioning and a lower likelihood of relapse.
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.
Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers (NG97)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease). It aims to improve care by making recommendations on training staff and helping carers to support people living with dementia.
Romiplostim for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia (TA221)
Evidence-based recommendations on romiplostim (Nplate) for treating chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing non-small-cell and small-cell lung cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for patients by ensuring that the most effective tests and treatments are used, and that people have access to suitable palliative care and follow-up.
Evidence-based recommendations on nintedanib (Vargatef) for treating locally advanced, metastatic or locally recurrent non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
This guideline covers the assessment and management of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) in children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce variation in practice and improve survival.
Evidence-based recommendations on rimegepant (Vydura) for the acute treatment of migraine in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi) for polycythaemia vera in adults.
the efficacy of adjuvant luteal phase support treatments such as low-dose aspirin, heparin, prednisolone, immunoglobulins and/or fat...
This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications.
This guideline covers the routine antenatal care that women and their babies should receive. It aims to ensure that pregnant women are offered regular check-ups, information and support. We have also published a guideline on postnatal care , which covers the topics of emotional attachment and baby feeding.
This guideline covers care and treatment for people with, or at risk of, chronic kidney disease (CKD). It aims to prevent or delay the progression, and reduce the risk of complications and cardiovascular disease. It also covers managing anaemia and hyperphosphataemia associated with CKD.
Mechanical thrombectomy devices for acute ischaemic stroke (MIB153)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on mechanical thrombectomy devices for acute ischaemic stroke .
Implantable cardiac monitors to detect atrial fibrillation after cryptogenic stroke (DG41)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantable cardiac monitors to detect atrial fibrillation after cryptogenic stroke
Evidence-based recommendations on viscoelastometric point-of-care testing devices (the ROTEM, TEG and Sonoclot systems)
First in new class of treatment for acute migraine recommended by NICE set to benefit thousands
The first in a new class of treatment to be recommended by NICE for treating acute migraine will soon be available on the NHS to around 13,000 people.
How my experience as a patient helped shape NICE guidelines for colorectal cancer
Following my surgery and treatment for colorectal cancer in 2014, I wanted to contribute to research in the cancer field and hopefully improve things for patients in the future, so I applied and was accepted to be a lay member for NICE’s colorectal cancer guideline committee.
Annual diabetes checks among indicators proposed for latest NICE QOF menu
A series of annual checks to monitor and improve the health of people with diabetes are among measures proposed by NICE for its latest Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicator menu.
A number of commonly used drug treatments for chronic primary pain have little or no evidence that they work and shouldn’t be prescribed, NICE has said in its draft clinical guideline published today (3 August 2020) on the assessment and management of chronic pain in over 16s.
NICE recommends rivaroxaban to prevent blood clots in patients who have had a heart attack
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), in combination with clopidogrel and aspirin, or with aspirin alone, can now be used as an option for preventing blood clots in people who have had an acute coronary syndrome, following latest guidance.
Novel oral anticoagulants an option for patients with atrial fibrillation
Offering patients anticoagulants could help prevent thousands of strokes and premature deaths from atrial fibrillation (AF), according to NICE.
Offer cardiac rehabilitation 'as soon as possible' to heart attack patients
Cardiac rehabilitation should be offered as soon as possible to people who have had an myocardial infarction (MI) to help them get back to everyday life as quickly as possible, says NICE.
Taking medicines such as painkillers over a prolonged period of time to relieve headaches can actually make symptoms worse, according to latest guidelines from NICE.