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Peripheral arterial disease: blood pressure (80 years and over) (IND246)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients aged 80 years or over with peripheral arterial disease in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 145/85 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 150/90 mmHg if monitored in clinic. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM230
Hepatitis B and C testing: people at risk of infection (PH43)
This guideline covers raising awareness of and testing for hepatitis B and C infection. It aims to ensure that people at increased risk of hepatitis B and C infection are tested.
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have had a face-to-face annual review in the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM58
Infliximab and adalimumab for the treatment of Crohn's disease (TA187)
Evidence-based recommendations on infliximab (Remicade) and adalimumab (Humira) for treating severe active Crohn's disease in adults.
Dronedarone for the treatment of non-permanent atrial fibrillation (TA197)
Evidence-based recommendations on dronedarone (Multaq) for treating non-permanent atrial fibrillation in adults.
Endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (HTG661)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.
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This indicator covers the percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation in whom stroke risk has been assessed using the CHA2DS2-VASc score risk stratification scoring system in the preceding 12 months (excluding those patients with a previous CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 or more). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM81
This quality standard covers managing prostate cancer in people referred to secondary care or having follow-up for prostate cancer in primary care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS91
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- Quality statement 1: Discussion with a named nurse specialist
- Quality statement 2: Treatment options
- Quality statement 3: Combination therapy
- Quality statement 4: Managing adverse effects of treatment
- Quality statement 5: Hormone-relapsed metastatic prostate cancer
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Myocardial infarction: medication for MI in preceding 12 months (IND125)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients who had a myocardial infarction in the preceding 1 April to 31 March and who are currently being treated with an ACE-I (or ARB if ACE-I intolerant), dual antiplatelet therapy, a statin and a beta blocker for those patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM79
Summary of the evidence on fluoxetine for treating hypersexuality to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
Evidence-based recommendations on ruxolitinib (Jakavi). This drug is for adults with disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms caused by primary myelofibrosis (also known as chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis), post polycythaemia vera myelofibrosis or post essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis, only if they have intermediate-2 or high-risk disease.
Bevacizumab and cetuximab for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (TA118)
Evidence-based recommendations on bevacizumab (Avastin) and cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating metastatic colorectal cancer in adults.
This guideline covers managing acute and chronic pancreatitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people have the right treatment and follow-up, and get timely information and support after diagnosis.
Vedolizumab for treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (TA342)
Evidence-based recommendations on vedolizumab (Entyvio) for treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, pentoxifylline and inositol nicotinate for treating intermittent claudication in adults with peripheral arterial disease.
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