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Evidence-based recommendations on artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular heart failure. This involves replacing the 2 lower chambers of the heart with a mechanical device to improve circulation until heart transplantation.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on normothermic extracorporeal preservation of hearts for transplant after brainstem death. This technique is used to store a donor heart for longer before being transplanted.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 February 2016

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on OCS Heart system for heart transplant .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

29 November 2016

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing acute heart failure or possible acute heart failure in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the immediate care of someone who is acutely unwell as a result of heart failure.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

17 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on machine perfusion systems and cold static storage of kidneys from deceased donors.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

28 January 2009

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2006

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic heart failure in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve diagnosis and treatment to increase the length and quality of life for people with heart failure.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

12 September 2018

This guideline covers renal replacement therapy (dialysis and transplantation) and conservative management for people with chronic kidney disease stages 4 and 5. It aims to improve quality of life by making recommendations on planning, starting and switching treatments, and coordinating care.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

3 October 2018

research into total artificial heart implantation as a bridge to transplantation for end-stage refractory biventricular...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

19 October 2018

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the OPTIMIZER smart system for managing heart failure .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

27 June 2019

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.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

27 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on eculizumab (Soliris) for treating atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome in adults and children.

Result type

Highly specialised technologies guidance

Published

28 January 2015

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CentriMag for heart failure .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

18 January 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on tafamidis (Vyndaqel) for treating transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 May 2021