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This guideline covers assessing and reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE or blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in people aged 16 and over in hospital. It aims to help healthcare professionals identify people most at risk and describes interventions that can be used to reduce the risk of VTE.
Alcohol use: brief intervention for people with a long-term condition (IND202)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with one or more of the following conditions: CHD, atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, stroke or TIA, diabetes or dementia with a FAST score of 3 or more or AUDIT-C score of 5 or more in the preceding 2 years who have received brief intervention to help them reduce their alcohol related risk within 3 months of the score being recorded. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM181
Alcohol use: risk assessment for people with a long-term condition (IND201)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with 1 or more of the following conditions: CHD, atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, stroke or TIA, diabetes or dementia who have been screened for hazardous drinking using the FAST or AUDIT-C tool in the preceding 2 years. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM180
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with moderate or severe frailty and/or multimorbidity who have received a medication review in the last 12 months which is structured, has considered the use of a recognised tool and taken place as a shared discussion. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM186
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
This quality standard covers assessing and managing hearing loss in adults (aged 18 and over). It includes people presenting with hearing loss for the first time in adulthood whether it started in adulthood or earlier. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Earwax removal
- Quality statement 2: Sudden onset of hearing loss
- Quality statement 3: Rapid worsening of hearing loss
- Quality statement 4: Audiological assessment
- Quality statement 5: Provision of hearing aids
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up audiology appointment
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Valve-in-valve TAVI for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction (HTG518)
Evidence-based recommendations on valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (ViV-TAVI) for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction in adults. This involves placing a new bioprosthetic valve inside a failing bioprosthetic valve.
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Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg (HTG516)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg in adults. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into the vein.
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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 therapeutic hypothermia for acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a cooling device to reduce the body’s temperature after a stroke.
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Enzalutamide for hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer (TA580)
Evidence-based recommendations on enzalutamide (Xtandi) for treating high-risk hormone-relapsed non-metastatic prostate cancer in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on lead-I electrocardiogram (ECG) devices (imPulse, Kardia Mobile, MyDiagnostick and Zenicor-ECG) for detecting symptomatic atrial fibrillation using single time point testing in primary care.
1 Stroke: decompressive hemicraniectomy surgery in people under 60 Patient decision aid What are the pros and cons of decompressive...
1 Stroke: decompressive hemicraniectomy surgery in people over 60 Patient decision aid What are the pros and cons of decompressive...
This quality standard covers road-traffic-related air pollution and its impact on health. It describes high-quality actions in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Strategic plans
- Quality statement 2: Planning applications
- Quality statement 3: Reducing emissions from public sector vehicle fleets
- Quality statement 4: Advice for people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous venoplasty for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in people with multiple sclerosis. This involves inserting an inflatable balloon into veins in the neck and chest in an attempt to widen them.
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shows there are no major safety concerns.- For adults with dysphagia after a stroke, the evidence on efficacy suggests a potential...
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on RT300 for spinal cord injury rehabilitation .
Evidence-based recommendations on the Pipeline Flex embolisation device with Shield Technology for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms.
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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radionecrosis, significant oedema, neuro-cognitive effects, increased risk of stroke and secondary tumours.Therefore the timing of...
Transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain (HTG491)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain in adults. This involves delivering focused ultrasound to a small part of the brain (in the thalamus) responsible for transmitting pain signals to destroy it.
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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
E‑vita open plus for treating complex aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta (HTG326)
Evidence-based recommendations on the E-vita open plus for treating complex aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta.
This quality standard covers the organisation and delivery of emergency and acute medical care in the community and in hospital. It covers adults (16 and over) who seek, or are referred for, emergency NHS care for a suspected or confirmed acute medical emergency. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Neon EEG electrode for EEG monitoring in newborns .
This guideline covers how to increase uptake of the free flu vaccination among people who are eligible. It describes ways to increase awareness and how to use all opportunities in primary and secondary care to identify people who should be encouraged to have the vaccination.
Mechanical thrombectomy devices for acute ischaemic stroke (MIB153)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on mechanical thrombectomy devices for acute ischaemic stroke .
Remote ECG interpretation consultancy services for cardiovascular disease (MIB152)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on remote ECG interpretation consultancy services for cardiovascular disease .
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.
explain further. The most serious side effects include an increased risk of stroke and an increased risk of death. The diagrams on pages...
Evidence-based recommendations on tocilizumab (RoActemra) for treating giant cell arteritis in adults.
This guideline covers how to improve the physical environment to encourage and support physical activity. The aim is to increase the general population’s physical activity levels.
Aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium (HTG461)
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 quality standard covers identifying and managing atrial fibrillation (including paroxysmal, persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter) in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Anticoagulation to reduce stroke risk
- Quality statement 2: Use of aspirin
- Quality statement 3: Discussing options for anticoagulation
- Quality statement 4: Anticoagulation control
- Quality statement 5: Referral for specialised management
- Quality statement 6 (developmental): Self-monitoring of anticoagulation
- Update information
Evidence-based recommendations on the CoaguChek XS system for self-monitoring coagulation status in adults and children. The recommendations originally included the InRatio2 PT/INR, but this was withdrawn from the market in October 2016 and is not currently available.
Naltrexone–bupropion for managing overweight and obesity (TA494)
Evidence-based recommendations on naltrexone–bupropion (Mysimba) for managing overweight and obesity in adults.
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea (HTG455)
Evidence-based recommendations on hypoglossal nerve stimulation for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea in adults. This involves implanting a device under the skin in the chest and connecting it to a nerve under the tongue (hypoglossal nerve).
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.
This guideline covers referral and assessment for intermediate care and how to deliver the service. Intermediate care is a multidisciplinary service that helps people to be as independent as possible. It provides support and rehabilitation to people at risk of hospital admission or who have been in hospital. It aims to ensure people transfer from hospital to the community in a timely way and to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospitals and residential care.
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 guideline covers identifying and caring for adults who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition in hospital or in their own home or a care home. It offers advice on how oral, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition support should be started, administered and stopped. It aims to support healthcare professionals identify malnourished people and help them to choose the most appropriate form of support.
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation, currently treated with an anticoagulant, who have had a review in the preceding 12 months which included: assessment of stroke/VTE risk; assessment of bleeding risk; assessment of renal function, creatinine clearance, FBC and LFTs as appropriate for their anticoagulation therapy; any adverse effects related to anticoagulation; assessment of compliance; choice of anticoagulant. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM147
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.
Adalimumab and dexamethasone for treating non-infectious uveitis (TA460)
Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) for treating non-infectious uveitis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on new generation cardiac CT scanners (Aquilion ONE, Brilliance iCT, Discovery CT750 HD and Somatom Definition Flash) for cardiac imaging in people with suspected or known coronary artery disease in whom imaging is difficult with earlier generation CT scanners.
This quality standard covers clinical assessment, prioritising and managing healthcare for adults aged 18 years and over with 2 or more long-term health conditions (multimorbidity). At least 1 of these conditions must be a physical health condition. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
Evidence-based recommendations on multiple frequency bioimpedance devices to guide fluid management in people with chronic kidney disease having dialysis.
impairment may arise as a result of, for example, traumatic brain injury, a stroke or other neurological conditions. Experts in this...
NICE has a developed medtech innovation briefing on Mollii suit for spasticity .