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Question Aspirin treatment in acute ischaemic stroke: Should a person who has a stroke or a TIA and is already taking...
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.
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...
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.
and diagnosis - Stable angina: management - Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management
Carotid artery stent placement for symptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis (HTG258)
Evidence-based recommendations on carotid artery stent placement for symptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a metal mesh called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.
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Extracranial to intracranial bypass for intracranial atherosclerosis (HTG452)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracranial to intracranial bypass for intracranial atherosclerosis. This involves joining a blood vessel from outside the skull to one inside the skull to bypass a narrowed or partially blocked vessel.
Endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease (HTG288)
Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent insertion for intracranial atherosclerotic disease. This involves inflating a balloon catheter inserted into an artery in the arm or leg, and positioning a stent in the narrowing to maintain improved blood flow.
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Pharyngeal electrical stimulation for neurogenic dysphagia (HTG709)
Evidence-based recommendations on pharyngeal electrical stimulation for neurogenic dysphagia. This involves passing a catheter through the nose and into the throat where it is used to deliver small amounts of electrical current. The current travels from the throat to the brain and stimulates the areas involved in swallowing.
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Ticagrelor for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (TA236)
Evidence-based recommendations on ticagrelor (Brilique) for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
with acute stroke: How safe and effective is very early mobilisation delivered by appropriately trained healthcare professionals after...
Question Aspirin and anticoagulant treatment for acute ischaemic stroke: Does modified-release dipyridamole or clopidogrel with aspirin...
In development Reference number: GID-TA11649 Expected publication date: 14 October 2026
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic exclusion of the left atrial appendage in atrial fibrillation (with or without other cardiac surgery) for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves inserting a camera and instruments through small cuts in the chest and closing the left atrial appendage.
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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.
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI in adults. This involves placing a device inside an artery near the heart.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a wire mesh tube called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.
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Percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device during TAVI for preventing stroke
In development Reference number: GID-IPG10439 Expected publication date: TBC
Brensocatib for treating non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in people 12 years and over [ID6448]
In development Reference number: GID-TA11564 Expected publication date: 08 July 2026
Jamaican café, where he eats his main meal of the day. However since having a stroke Adio lacks the confidence to leave the house....
Evidence-based recommendations on Zio XT for detecting cardiac arrhythmias.
Prasugrel with percutaneous coronary intervention for treating acute coronary syndromes (TA317)
Evidence-based recommendations on prasugrel (Efient) with percutaneous coronary intervention for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
This indicator covers the contractor establishing and maintaining a register of patients with atrial fibrillation, including patients with ‘AF resolved’. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM164
Evidence-based recommendations on pulsed-field ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using electric field energy to destroy heart cells that are transmitting abnormal electrical impulses.
NG196/7 Question Stroke risk assessment: Can routine data from UK primary care databases clarify stroke risk in people...
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves using a special device to block the mouth of the left atrial appendage and stop the blood clot from getting into the bloodstream.
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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.
ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke: What are the optimal blood pressure targets in adults with prior ischaemic or haemorrhagic...
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.
Recommendation ID NG236/3 Question For people after stroke with communication difficulties, what is the optimal tool for assessing...
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 statements
- 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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Transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation for oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults (HTG493)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation for oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults. This involves electrically stimulating nerves in the throat or neck, while the person swallows. The aim is to strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing.
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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...
Atrial fibrillation: DOACs and Vitamin K antagonists (IND247)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation and a last recorded CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 or more who are currently prescribed a direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) if eligible, or a vitamin K antagonist if not eligible for a DOAC or a DOAC is declined, clinically unsuitable or not indicated. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM231
Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale to prevent recurrent cerebral embolic events (HTG325)
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.
Smoking: smoking status of people with long-term conditions (IND156)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with any or any combination of the following conditions: CHD, PAD, stroke or TIA, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, CKD or asthma, whose notes record smoking status in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM126
Nerandomilast for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or progressive pulmonary fibrosis ID6446
In development Reference number: GID-TA11552 Expected publication date: 09 September 2026
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
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Functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin (HTG178)
Evidence-based recommendations on functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin. This involves stimulating the peripheral nerves that supply the paralysed muscle using electrodes to restore muscular function.
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Invimestrocel for treating acute ischaemic stroke within 18 to 36 hours of onset [TSID10190]
Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA11283 Expected publication date: TBC
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.
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.
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 .
cognitive and psychological therapy compared to usual care for people after a stroke? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) For a short...
Implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension
In development Reference number: GID-IP1180 Expected publication date: TBC
We are listening to your views on this Interventional procedures guidance. Comments close 19 February 2026.
This guideline covers the assessment, investigation and management of tinnitus in primary, community and secondary care. It offers advice to healthcare professionals on supporting people presenting with tinnitus and on when to refer for specialist assessment and management.
rehabilitation for 7 days a week compared to 5 days a week for people after a stroke? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) For a short...