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could improve the discharge process for patients following a pulmonary embolism (PE), however upon understanding the limitations of the...
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 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.
Various modes used to reinforce NICE guidance for venous thrombo-embolism prophylaxis
believed it made significant cost savings by preventing venous thrombo-embolism. The cost of diagnosing and treating such conditions was...
This quality standard covers reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people aged 16 and over who are in hospital. It also covers diagnosing and treating VTE in all people aged 18 and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Timing of pharmacological venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
- Quality statement 2: Venous thromboembolism risk assessment for people with lower limb immobilisation
- Quality statement 3: Proximal leg vein ultrasound scan for a 'likely' deep vein thrombosis Wells score
- Quality statement 4: Venous thromboembolism anticoagulation review
- Quality statement 5: Follow-up for outpatients with low-risk pulmonary embolism
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Recent-onset chest pain of suspected cardiac origin: assessment and diagnosis (CG95)
This guideline covers assessing and diagnosing recent chest pain in people aged 18 and over and managing symptoms while a diagnosis is being made. It aims to improve outcomes by providing advice on tests (ECG, high-sensitivity troponin tests, multislice CT angiography, functional testing) that support healthcare professionals to make a speedy and accurate diagnosis.
reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism - To be confirmed Diabetes Guideline
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute cough associated with an upper respiratory tract infection or acute bronchitis in adults, young people and children. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
This indicator covers mortality rates directly associated with VTE. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG80
Evidence-based recommendations on erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (epoetin alfa [Eprex], epoetin beta [NeoRecormon], epoetin theta, epoeitin zeta [Retacrit] and darbepoetin alfa [Aranesp]) for treating anaemia in adults with cancer having chemotherapy.
Overprescribing of rivaroxaban in non-atrial fibrillation patients in primary care
who were on rivaroxaban for lifelong prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in association with atrial fibrillation (AF) were...
Crizotinib for treating ROS1-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (TA529)
Evidence-based recommendations on crizotinib (Xalkori) for treating ROS1-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in adults.
percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI raises no major safety concerns other...
weight heparin for people who have cancer and experience an acute pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. As in NICE technology...