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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.
This quality standard covers the care of adults (aged 18 and over) with suspected or confirmed acute heart failure. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS103
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- Quality statement 1: Single measurement of natriuretic peptide
- Quality statement 2: Transthoracic doppler 2D echocardiography
- Quality statement 3: Organisation of care – early specialist input
- Quality statement 4: Starting or continuing beta-blocker treatment
- Quality statement 5: Drug therapy
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up clinical assessment
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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.
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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.
aneurysm: diagnosis and management Acute coronary syndromes - Acute heart failure: diagnosis and management - Atrial
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute cough associated with an upper respiratory tract infection or acute bronchitis in adults, young people and children. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
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.
This quality standard covers assessing, diagnosing and managing chronic heart failure in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. Statements cover adults with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and adults with chronic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, unless otherwise stated.
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Sections for QS9
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- Quality statement 1: N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide measurement
- Quality statement 2: Specialist assessment
- Quality statement 3: Medication for newly diagnosed and pre-existing chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- Quality statement 4: Review after changes in medication
- Quality statement 5: Review of people with chronic heart failure
- Quality statement 6: Cardiac rehabilitation
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Acute kidney injury: prevention, detection and management (NG148)
This guideline covers preventing, detecting and managing acute kidney injury in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve assessment and detection by non-specialists, and specifies when people should be referred to specialist services. This will improve early recognition and treatment, and reduce the risk of complications in people with acute kidney injury.
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of heart failure after (start date) which has been confirmed by an echocardiogram or by specialist assessment between 3 months before or 3 months after entering on to the register. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM171
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
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- 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
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.
Question Intra-aortic balloon counter‑pulsation: In people with acute heart failure and hypoperfusion syndrome, is the use of...
Recommendation ID CG187/02 Question Thiazide: In people with acute heart failure and persistent congestion, does the addition of a...
In development Reference number: GID-IPG10432 Expected publication date: 29 January 2026