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Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification (NG238)
This guideline covers identifying and assessing risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults without established CVD. It covers lifestyle changes and lipid-lowering treatment (including statins) for primary and secondary prevention of CVD, and includes guidance for people who also have diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
All NICE products on lipid disorders. Includes any guidance and quality standards.
Cardiovascular risk assessment and lipid modification (QS100)
This quality standard covers identifying and assessing cardiovascular risk in adults without cardiovascular disease, and treatment to prevent primary and secondary cardiovascular disease. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS100
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Identifying adults who are likely to be at high risk
- Quality statement 2: Diet and lifestyle advice for primary prevention
- Quality statement 3: Lipid-lowering treatment for primary prevention
- Quality statement 4: Assessing response to lipid-lowering treatment
- Quality statement 5: Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Update information
- About this quality standard
Familial hypercholesterolaemia: identification and management (CG71)
This guideline covers identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a specific type of high cholesterol that runs in the family, in children, young people and adults. It aims to help identify people at increased risk of coronary heart disease as a result of having FH.
This guideline covers parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding) for babies born preterm, up to 28 days after their due birth date and babies born at term, up to 28 days after their birth. Parenteral nutrition is often needed by preterm babies, critically ill babies, and babies who need surgery.
Cardiovascular disease prevention: secondary prevention with lipid lowering therapies (IND230)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with cardiovascular disease who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM212
Cardiovascular disease prevention: primary prevention with lipid lowering therapies (IND229)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a cardiovascular disease risk assessment score of 10% or more who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM211
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with type 1 diabetes aged over 40 years (excluding people with a history of haemorrhagic stroke) who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
Kidney conditions: CKD and lipid lowering therapies (IND231)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with CKD, on the register, who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM213
This indicator covers those patients aged between 25 and 84 years, with a new diagnosis of hypertension or type 2 diabetes recorded in the preceding 12 months (excluding those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, familial hypercholesterolaemia or type 1 diabetes), who have a recorded cardiovascular risk assessment score of 10% or more in the preceding 12 months: the percentage who are currently treated with a lipid lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
Diabetes: lipid-lowering therapies for secondary prevention of CVD (IND276)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes and a history of cardiovascular disease (excluding a history of haemorrhagic stroke) who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
Lipid disorders: FH assessment and diagnosis (new readings) (IND261)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a total cholesterol reading in the preceding 12 months greater than 7.5 mmol/litre 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 NM245
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
This quality standard covers identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) in children, young people and adults. FH is a type of high cholesterol that runs in families and increases the risk of heart disease. The quality standard describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS41
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Diagnosis
- Quality statement 2: Specialist referral
- Quality statement 3: DNA testing
- Quality statement 4: Diagnosis in children under 10 years
- Quality statement 5: Cascade testing
- Quality statement 6: Drug treatment in adults
- Quality statement 7: Drug treatment in children
Diabetes: lipid-lowering therapies for primary prevention of CVD (40 years and over) (IND275)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes aged 40 years and over, with no history of cardiovascular disease and without moderate or severe frailty, who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy (excluding patients with type 2 diabetes and a cardiovascular disease risk score of less than 10% recorded in the preceding 3 years). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
Diabetes: lipid-lowering therapies for primary prevention of CVD (T2DM and 10% risk) (IND274)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and a recorded cardiovascular disease risk assessment score of 10% or more (without moderate or severe frailty), who are currently treated with a lipid-lowering therapy. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
This quality standard covers managing hypertension in adults. It includes diagnosis and investigations, treatment and specialist referral. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS28
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Diagnosis – ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Quality statement 2: Investigations for target organ damage
- Quality statement 3: Statin therapy
- Quality statement 4: Blood pressure targets
- Quality statement 5: Review of cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Quality statement 6: Referral to a specialist for adults with resistant hypertension
- Update information
Lipids disorders: FH assessment (29 years and under) (IND203)
This indicator covers the percentage of people aged 29 years and under, with a total cholesterol concentration greater than 7.5 mmol/l that are assessed against the Simon Broome or Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) criteria. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM182
Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management (CG178)
This guideline covers recognising and managing psychosis and schizophrenia in adults. It aims to improve care through early recognition and treatment, and by focusing on long-term recovery. It also recommends checking for coexisting health problems and providing support for family members and carers.
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.
Cardiovascular disease: risk assessment and reduction, including lipid modification Update published Escalation of therapy Chronic
This guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression) in children, young people and adults. The recommendations apply to bipolar I, bipolar II, mixed affective and rapid cycling disorders. It aims to improve access to treatment and quality of life in people with bipolar disorder.
Ezetimibe for treating primary heterozygous-familial and non-familial hypercholesterolaemia (TA385)
Evidence-based recommendations on ezetimibe (Ezetrol) for treating primary (heterozygous-familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on bempedoic acid with ezetimibe (Nilemdo and Nustendi) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia as an adjunct to diet in adults.
How to use NICE guidance to reduce health inequalities in people experiencing cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Alirocumab for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia (TA393)
Evidence-based recommendations on alirocumab (Praluent) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.
Evolocumab for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia (TA394)
Evidence-based recommendations on evolocumab (Repatha) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.
Inclisiran for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia (TA733)
Evidence-based recommendations on inclisiran (Leqvio) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on metreleptin (Myalepta) for treating lipodystrophy in children and adults.
Cardiovascular disease prevention: risk assessment (general population) (IND269)
This indicator covers the percentage of people aged 45 to 84 years who have a recorded cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment score in the preceding 5 years. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
Cardiovascular disease prevention: risk assessment (modifiable risk factors) (IND270)
This indicator covers the percentage of people aged 43 to 84 years with a modifiable risk factor who have a recorded cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment score in the preceding 3 years. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
NG238/3 Question What is the effectivness of stains and/or other lipid-lowering treatment in people with type 1 diabetes? Any explanatory
What is the clinical effectiveness and safety of differing doses of lipid-modifying therapy in children with FH? Any explanatory...
Cardiovascular disease: identifying and supporting people most at risk of dying early (PH15)
This guideline covers the risk of early death from heart disease and other smoking-related illnesses. It aims to reduce the number of people who are disadvantaged dying prematurely by ensuring people have better access to flexible, well-coordinated treatment and support.
Cardiovascular disease prevention: cholesterol treatment target (secondary prevention) (IND278)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with cardiovascular disease in whom the last recorded LDL or non-HDL cholesterol level (measured in the preceding 12 months) is 2.0 mmol per litre or less for LDL cholesterol or 2.6 mmol per litre or less for non-HDL cholesterol. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
This indicator covers under 75 mortality from cardiovascular disease. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes
Evidence-based recommendations on icosapent ethyl (Vazkepa) with statin therapy for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with raised triglycerides.
Peripheral arterial disease: diagnosis and management (CG147)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in people aged 18 and over. Rapid changes in diagnostic methods, endovascular treatments and vascular services associated with new specialties in surgery and interventional radiology have resulted in considerable uncertainty and variation in practice. This guideline aims to resolve that uncertainty and variation.
This quality standard covers recognising, assessing and managing bipolar disorder in adults (aged 18 and over) in primary and secondary care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS95
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Referral for specialist mental health assessment
- Quality statement 2: Personalised care plan
- Quality statement 3: Involving carers in care planning
- Quality statement 4 (developmental): Psychological interventions
- Quality statement 5: Maintaining plasma lithium levels
- Quality statement 6: Valproate
- Quality statement 7: Assessing physical health
Health inequalities can be experienced by people grouped by a range of different factors.
Volanesorsen for treating familial chylomicronaemia syndrome (HST13)
Evidence-based recommendations on volanesorsen (Waylivra) for treating familial chylomicronaemia syndrome in adults.
Implantation of a duodenal–jejunal bypass liner for managing type 2 diabetes (HTG371)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass liner for managing type 2 diabetes. This involves attaching a liner as a barrier between food and the upper part of the bowel, with the aim of lowering blood sugar levels.
Psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people: recognition and management (CG155)
This guideline covers recognising and managing psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people. It aims to improve early recognition of psychosis and schizophrenia so that children and young people can be offered the treatment and care they need to live with the condition.
Endoscopic duodenal mucosal resurfacing for insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes (HTG721)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic duodenal mucosal resurfacing for insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. This involves using heat to destroy the lining of the duodenum to encourage a new lining to grow.
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This guideline covers managing and monitoring diabetic retinopathy in people under the care of hospital eye services. This includes non-proliferative and proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic macular oedema.
is important because insufficient non-nitrogen energy (carbohydrates and lipids) leads to nitrogen (protein) being used for non-growth...
This guideline covers recognising and managing antisocial behaviour and conduct disorders in children and young people aged under 19. It aims to improve care by identifying children and young people who are at risk and when interventions can prevent conduct disorders from developing. The guideline also makes recommendations on communication, to help professionals build relationships with children and young people and involve them in their own care.
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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risk derived from age, sex, glycaemia, blood pressure, renal function and lipid levels as identified in epidemiological studies....
Lipids disorders: FH assessment (30 years and over) (IND204)
This indicator covers the percentage of people aged 30 years and older with a total cholesterol concentration greater than 9.0 mmol/l that are assessed against the Simon Broome or Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) criteria. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM183