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Showing 121 to 135 of 438 results for cardiovascular disease

  1. Hypertension: assessment of physical activity (IND95)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with hypertension aged 16 to 74 years in whom there is an annual assessment of physical activity, using GPPAQ, 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 NM36

  2. Semaglutide for managing overweight and obesity (TA875)

    Evidence-based recommendations on semaglutide (Wegovy) for managing overweight and obesity in adults.

  3. Hypertension: brief intervention to increase physical activity (IND96)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with hypertension aged 16 or over and who have not attained the age of 75 who score ‘less than active’ on GPPAQ in the preceding 15 months, who also have a record of a brief intervention 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 NM37

  4. Kidney conditions: CKD and blood pressure when ACR 70 or more (IND264)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients on the CKD register and with an albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) of 70 mg/mmol or more, without moderate or severe frailty, in whom the last blood pressure reading (measured in the preceding 12 months) is less than 125/75 mmHg if using ambulatory or home monitoring, or less than 130/80 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 NM248.

  5. Heart valve disease presenting in adults: investigation and management (NG208)

    This guideline covers investigation and management of heart valve disease presenting in adults. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for people with heart valve disease through timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

  6. Myocardial infarction: medication for MI more than 12 months ago (IND126)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a history of myocardial infarction (more than 12 months ago) who are currently being treated with an ACE-I (or ARB if ACE-I intolerant), aspirin (or clopidogrel, or anticoagulant drug therapy) and 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 NM80

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Smoking: smoking status for people with long-term conditions (IND97)

    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, asthma, schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder or other psychoses 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 NM38

  10. Lipid disorders: FH assessment and diagnosis (historical readings) (IND260)

    This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a total cholesterol reading greater than 7.5 mmol/litre when aged 29 years or under, or greater than 9.0 mmol/litre when aged 30 years or over, who have been: diagnosed with secondary hyperlipidaemia, or clinically assessed for familial hypercholesterolaemia, or referred for assessment for familial hypercholesterolaemia, or genetically diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolaemia. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM244

  11. Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management (NG196)

    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.

  12. Physical activity: walking and cycling (PH41)

    This guideline covers encouraging people to increase the amount they walk or cycle for travel or recreation purposes.

  13. Promoting health and preventing premature mortality in black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups (QS167)

    This quality standard covers promoting health and preventing premature mortality among black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups. It is relevant to all age groups and all settings.

  14. Hypertension in adults. Patient decision aid on how do I control my blood pressure? Lifestyle options and choice of medicines

    pump blood around your body. This means that you may be at risk of cardiovascular disease, for example a stroke or a heart attack. You...