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Evidence-based recommendations on using thrombolytic drugs (alteplase [Actilyse], reteplase [Rapilysin], streptokinase [Streptase] and tenecteplase [Metalyse]) for treating acute myocardial infarction in adults.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure) and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also covers advice for women with hypertension who may become pregnant and postnatal care for women who have had hypertension or pre-eclampsia. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Pre-pregnancy advice for women with treated hypertension
- Quality statement 2: Antenatal assessment of pre-eclampsia risk
- Quality statement 3: Antenatal blood pressure targets
- Quality statement 4: Assessing women with severe hypertension in pregnancy
- Quality statement 5: Admission to hospital for women with pre-eclampsia
- Quality statement 6: Timing of birth for women with pre-eclampsia
- Quality statement 7: Transfer of information about ongoing management
Evidence-based recommendations on clopidogrel and modified-release dipyridamole for preventing occlusive vascular events in adults.
This guideline covers some aspects of assessing and managing hearing loss in primary, community and secondary care. It aims to improve the quality of life for adults with hearing loss by advising healthcare staff on assessing hearing difficulties, managing earwax and referring people for audiological or specialist assessment and management.
Evidence-based recommendations on Zio XT for detecting cardiac arrhythmias.
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maintains a register of patients with stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) Subject(s): Stroke and ischaemic attack
Cardiovascular risk assessment and lipid modification (QS100)
This quality standard covers identifying and assessing cardiovascular risk in adults (aged 18 and over) and treatment to prevent cardiovascular disease. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Full formal risk assessment using QRISK3
- Quality statement 2: Excluding secondary causes
- Quality statement 3: Lifestyle advice for primary prevention
- Quality statement 4: Discussing risks and benefits of statins for primary prevention
- Quality statement 5: Statins for primary prevention
- Quality statement 6: Statins for secondary prevention
- Quality statement 7: Side effects of high-intensity statins
Dronedarone for the treatment of non-permanent atrial fibrillation (TA197)
Evidence-based recommendations on dronedarone (Multaq) for treating non-permanent atrial fibrillation in adults.
Admission rates due to stroke in people with diabetes Subject(s): Diabetes Date of publication: 01 August 2016
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events in adults with coronary or peripheral artery disease.
Stroke patients who have a joint health and social care plan on discharge from hospital
Stroke patients who have a joint health and social care plan on discharge from hospital Subject(s): Stroke and ischaemic
patients with stroke or TIA who have had influenza immunisation in the preceding 1 August to 31 March Subject(s): Stroke...
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 the main risk factors linked with cardiovascular disease: poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. It aims to reduce the high incidence of cardiovascular disease. This, in turn, will help prevent other major causes of death and illness, such as type 2 diabetes and many cancers.
of people with stroke who receive joint health and social care plans on discharge from hospital Subject(s): Stroke and...
People who have a follow-up assessment between 4 and 8 months after initial admission for stroke
between 4 and 8 months after initial admission for stroke Subject(s): Stroke and ischaemic attack Date of publication:
of people who had a stroke who are reviewed within 6 months of being admitted to hospital Subject(s): Stroke and ischaemic...
Cardiovascular disease. Patient decision aid on should I take a statin?
It is for people who do not already have heart disease and have not had a stroke. You can use it to help you to talk about your options...
The proportion of people who have had an acute stroke whose swallowing is screened by a specially trained healthcare professional within...
This guideline covers the transition between inpatient hospital settings and community or care homes for adults with social care needs. It aims to improve people's experience of admission to, and discharge from, hospital by better coordination of health and social care services.
E‑vita open plus for treating complex aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta (MTG16)
Evidence-based recommendations on the E-vita open plus for treating complex aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta.
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.
Question Aspirin treatment in acute ischaemic stroke: Should a person who has a stroke or a TIA and is already taking...
Evidence-based recommendations on the Pipeline Flex embolisation device with Shield Technology for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms.
The percentage of patients with a stroke shown to be non-haemorrhagic, or a history of TIA, who have a record in the preceding 12 months...
This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of menopause, including in women who have premature ovarian insufficiency. The guideline aims to improve the consistency of support and information provided to women in menopause.
Evidence-based recommendations on lead-I electrocardiogram (ECG) devices (imPulse, Kardia Mobile, MyDiagnostick and Zenicor-ECG) for detecting symptomatic
NICE indicators. NM227 stroke and TIA guidance.
NICE indicators. NM228 stroke and TIA guidance.
Ticagrelor for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (TA236)
Evidence-based recommendations on ticagrelor (Brilique) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
Proportion of patients admitted to hospital for stroke with a pre-existing diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, who were on anticoagulation
Proportion of patients admitted to hospital for stroke with a pre-existing diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, who were not on...
Urinary incontinence in neurological disease: assessment and management (CG148)
This guideline covers assessing and managing urinary incontinence in children, young people and adults with neurological disease. It aims to improve care by recommending specific treatments based on what symptoms and neurological conditions people have.
proportion of adults with a diagnosis of diabetes who have a recording of MI, stroke and/or end stage kidney disease Subject(s):...
Evidence-based recommendations on KardiaMobile for detecting atrial fibrillation.
Brain tumours (primary) and brain metastases in over 16s (NG99)
This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing any type of primary brain tumour or brain metastases in people aged 16 or over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care, including standardising the care people have, how information and support are provided, and palliative care.
with acute stroke: How safe and effective is very early mobilisation delivered by appropriately trained healthcare professionals after...
Screening secondary care patients for atrial fibrillation: The SOS-AF service
patient-centred multidisciplinary stroke prevention service. The service is called Screening and Optimising Stroke...
Question Aspirin and anticoagulant treatment for acute ischaemic stroke: Does modified-release dipyridamole or clopidogrel with aspirin...
Preventing excess winter deaths and illness associated with cold homes (QS117)
This quality standard covers reducing the health risks (including preventable deaths) associated with cold homes. It includes identifying people at risk who are particularly vulnerable to the cold, such as young children, older people, and people with cardiovascular disease or mental health problems. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Year-round planning to identify vulnerable local populations
- Quality statement 2: Identifying people vulnerable to health problems associated with a cold home
- Quality statement 3: Single-point-of-contact health and housing referral service
- Quality statement 4: Asking people about keeping warm at home
- Quality statement 5: Identifying people vulnerable to health problems associated with cold homes on admission
- Quality statement 6: Discharge plan
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a history of cardiovascular disease (excluding a history of haemorrhagic stroke) who are currently treated with a statin Subject(s):
Social care for older people with multiple long-term conditions (QS132)
This quality standard covers the planning and delivery of social care and support for older people (aged 65 and over) with multiple long-term conditions. It includes people living in their own homes, in specialist settings or in care homes, both those who receive support with funding for their social care and those who do not. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Including physical and mental health needs in a care and support needs assessment
- Quality statement 2: Discussing services that could help at a care and support needs assessment
- Quality statement 3: Named care coordinator
- Quality statement 4: Care planning
- Quality statement 5: Review of health and social care plan
- About this quality standard
tools and is delivered by PRIMIS in partnership with NHS England) to improve stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation...
This guideline covers the assessment for and management of blood transfusions in adults, young people and children over 1 year old. It covers the general principles of blood transfusion, but does not make recommendations relating to specific conditions.
the following conditions: CHD, atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, stroke or TIA, diabetes or dementia who have been screened...
This guideline covers how to identify adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes. It aims to remind practitioners that age is no barrier to being at high risk of, or developing, the condition. It also aims to help them provide those at high risk with an effective and appropriate intensive lifestyle-change programme to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. The recommendations in this guideline can be used alongside the NHS Health Check programme .
This means that you may be at risk of cardiovascular disease, for example a stroke or a heart attack. Choosing between medical or...
This means that you may be at risk of cardiovascular disease, for example a stroke or a heart attack. You may also be at risk of other...
In development [GID-DG10054] Expected publication date: 10 July 2024
This quality standard covers the assessment and management of chronic kidney disease in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.