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This guideline covers managing stable angina in people aged 18 and over. It outlines the importance of addressing the person’s concerns about stable angina and the roles of medical therapy and revascularisation.
This guideline covers the early and longer-term (rehabilitation) management of acute coronary syndromes. These include ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The guideline aims to improve survival and quality of life for people who have a heart attack or unstable angina.
Recent-onset chest pain of suspected cardiac origin: assessment and diagnosis (CG95)
This guideline covers assessing and diagnosing recent chest pain in people aged 18 and over and managing symptoms while a diagnosis is being made. It aims to improve outcomes by providing advice on tests (ECG, high-sensitivity troponin tests, multislice CT angiography, functional testing) that support healthcare professionals to make a speedy and accurate diagnosis.
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events in adults with coronary or peripheral artery disease.
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing acute coronary syndromes in adults (aged 18 and over). Acute coronary syndromes are medical emergencies that include myocardial infarction (heart attack) and unstable angina (unexpected, severe chest pain). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS68
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction
- Quality statement 2: Risk assessment for adults with NSTEMI or unstable angina
- Quality statement 3: Coronary angiography and PCI within 72 hours for NSTEMI or unstable angina
- Quality statement 4: Coronary angiography and PCI for adults with NSTEMI or unstable angina who are clinically unstable
- Quality statement 5: Level of consciousness and eligibility for coronary angiography and primary PCI
- Quality statement 6: Primary PCI for acute STEMI
- Update information
Prasugrel with percutaneous coronary intervention for treating acute coronary syndromes (TA317)
Evidence-based recommendations on prasugrel (Efient) with percutaneous coronary intervention for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a catheter-based left ventricular microaxial flow pump for cardiogenic shock. This involves a small pump being inserted through the skin, through an artery and into the heart, to temporarily pump blood out of the heart and restore blood flow.
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Spartan RX point-of-care CYP2C19 test to guide treatment in acute coronary syndrome (MIB223)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Spartan RX point-of-care CYP2C19 test to guide treatment in acute coronary syndrome .
Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.
Ticagrelor for preventing atherothrombotic events after myocardial infarction (TA420)
Evidence-based recommendations on ticagrelor (Brilique) for preventing atherothrombotic events after myocardial infarction in adults.
This guideline covers exercise referral schemes for people aged 19 and older, in particular, those who are inactive or sedentary. The aim is to encourage people to be physically active.
Evidence-based recommendations on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for severe acute heart failure in adults. This involves using an artificial lung to oxygenate the blood outside the body.
Evidence-based recommendations on surgical insertion of a catheter-based left ventricular microaxial flow pump for cardiogenic shock. This involves a small pump being surgically inserted using a graft, through an artery and into the heart, to temporarily pump blood out of the heart and restore blood flow.
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All NICE products on acute coronary syndromes. Includes any guidance, advice and quality standards.
Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management (NG106)
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.