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Discontinued Reference number: GID-TA10663
Dronedarone for the treatment of non-permanent atrial fibrillation (TA197)
Evidence-based recommendations on dronedarone (Multaq) for treating non-permanent atrial fibrillation in adults.
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.
Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins (HTG301)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. This involves mixing a chemical with air or another gas to produce a foam, which is injected into the affected vein using ultrasound imaging to monitor its progress.
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endarterectomy when these procedures are carried out within 2 weeks of TIA or recovered stroke? Any explanatory notes(if...
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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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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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.
Resources, case studies and patient decision aids to show how you can use evidence to improve care and services
1 Stroke: decompressive hemicraniectomy surgery in people over 60 Patient decision aid What are the pros and cons of decompressive...
1 Stroke: decompressive hemicraniectomy surgery in people under 60 Patient decision aid What are the pros and cons of decompressive...
Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using focused ultrasound energy to destroy cardiac tissue and disrupt abnormal electrical impulses.
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Percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation (HTG417)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser balloon pulmonary vein isolation for atrial fibrillation in adults. This involves destroying the tissue causing atrial fibrillation using laser energy.
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 .
Artificial intelligence for analysing CT brain scans (MIB207)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on artificial intelligence for analysing CT brain scans .