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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous (non-thoracoscopic) epicardial catheter radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy selected areas of the heart to prevent the abnormal electrical impulses responsible for atrial fibrillation.
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Functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin (IPG278)
Evidence-based recommendations on functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin. This involves stimulating the peripheral nerves that supply the paralysed muscle using electrodes to restore muscular function.
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Thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (IPG286)
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.
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Transabdominal artificial bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence (IPG276)
Evidence-based recommendations on transabdominal artifical bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting an artificial sphincter through a cut in the abdomen.
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Laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion (IPG252)
Evidence-based recommendations on laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion. This involves using a special laser device to create a bypass without the need to temporarily interrupt the blood flow to the brain.
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Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).
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This guideline covers assessing and managing faecal incontinence (any involuntary loss of faeces that is a social or hygienic problem) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to ensure that staff are aware that faecal incontinence is a sign or a symptom, not a diagnosis.
Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke (TA122)
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE technology appraisal guidance 264 issued in September 2012.
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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Evidence-based recommendations on short-term circulatory support with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery. This involves inserting a mechanical device into the chest to help the heart pump blood around the body.
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Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (IPG168)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves inserting a catheter into the heart that produces heat to damage the nerves in the area with the abnormal elecritcal impulses.
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Adefovir dipivoxil and peginterferon alfa-2a for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (TA96)
Evidence-based recommendations on adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera) and peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) for treating chronic hepatitis B in adults.
Endovascular stent–graft placement in thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections (IPG127)
Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent–graft placement in thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. This involves placing a stent covered in graft material inside the aorta under X-ray guidance.
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Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery (IPG121)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves scarring the heart tissue using heat to interrupt abnormal electrical signals.
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Microwave ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery (IPG122)
Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves scarring the heart tissue using heat produced from microwave energy to interrupt abnormal electrical signals.
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Cryoablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery (IPG123)
Evidence-based recommendations on cryoablation for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using a probe to freeze the heart tissue to scar it and interrupt the abnormal electrical signals.
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Coil embolisation of ruptured intracranial aneurysms (IPG106)
Evidence-based recommendations on coil embolisation of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. This involves passing a thin tube through the body to place coils inside the aneurysm.
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Evidence-based recommendations on auditory brain stem implants for deafness caused by damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve due to tumours or surgery. This involves placing an implant in the part of the brain that processes sound signals, bypassing the nerve, to pick up electrical signals from a sound processor worn outside the ear.
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Coil embolisation of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (IPG105)
Evidence-based recommendations on coil embolisation of unruptured intracranial aneurysms. This involves placing coils inside the aneurysm using a thin tube to make the blood clot so it is less likely to burst.
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Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of atrial septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device into the heart, which is gently inflated to close the hole.
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Supraorbital minicraniotomy for intracranial aneurysm (IPG84)
Evidence-based recommendations on supraorbital minicraniotomy for intracranial aneurysm. This involves clipping or wrapping the aneurysm through a smaller opening made in the skull, above the eyebrow.
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Balloon valvuloplasty for aortic valve stenosis in adults and children (IPG78)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon valvuloplasty for aortic valve stenosis in adults and children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the narrow valve to widen it so that blood can flow out more easily.
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Balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children (IPG77)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.
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Evidence-based recommendations on subthalamotomy for Parkinson's disease. This involves putting very thin needles into the brain through small holes made in the skull.
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Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection (IPG32)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection. This involves inserting a tube into the nostril towards the tumour base and removing the tumour using specialised surgical instruments.
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Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. This involves planting electrodes into the brain and generating electrical currents to reduce the problems caused by Parkinson's disease
Evidence-based recommendations on using thrombolytic drugs (alteplase [Actilyse], reteplase [Rapilysin], streptokinase [Streptase] and tenecteplase [Metalyse]) for treating acute myocardial infarction in adults.
Stable angina: management - To be confirmed Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management
Awaiting development [GID-TA10426] Expected publication date: TBC
Discontinued [GID-TAG377]
Implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension
In development [GID-IP1180] Expected publication date: TBC
In development [GID-TAG499] Expected publication date: TBC
Canagliflozin for treating chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes [ID1653]
In development [GID-TA10555] Expected publication date: TBC
Discontinued [GID-TAG383]
Invimestrocel for treating acute ischaemic stroke within 18 to 36 hours of onset TS ID 10190
Awaiting development [GID-TA11283] Expected publication date: TBC
Awaiting development [GID-TA11482] Expected publication date: TBC
All NICE products on stroke and transient ischaemic attack. Includes any guidance, advice and quality standards.
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In development [GID-TA11352] Expected publication date: 26 February 2025
In development [GID-TA11512] Expected publication date: TBC
In development [GID-TA11364] Expected publication date: TBC
In development [GID-DG10054] Expected publication date: 10 July 2024