Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 — Guidance. This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it ...
Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance - NICE
WEBDec 2, 2015 — Guidance. This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications. For information on related topics see our …
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management | Guidance - NICE
WEBApr 27, 2021 — Quality standard - Atrial fibrillation. Next. 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. On 30 June 2021, we amended our recommendation on using the ...
Overview | Acute coronary syndromes | Guidance - NICE
WEBNov 18, 2020 — Guidance. 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 ...
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Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBMar 28, 2018 — Guidance. This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute otitis media (ear infection). It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute otitis media can be caused by viruses or bacteria. It lasts for about a week, and most children get better in 3 days without antibiotics.
Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and
WEBMar 26, 2020 — This guideline covers diagnosing and managing venous thromboembolic diseases in adults. It aims to support rapid diagnosis and effective treatment for people who develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). It also covers testing for conditions that can make a DVT or PE more likely, such as thrombophilia (a blood clotting disorder) and cancer
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBApr 27, 2021 — 1.1.2. Perform a 12‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to make a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation if an irregular pulse is detected in people with suspected atrial fibrillation with or without symptoms. [2021] 1.1.3. In people with suspected paroxysmal atrial fibrillation undetected by 12‑lead ECG recording:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and …
WEBMar 14, 2018 — Guidance. This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve recognition and diagnosis, as well as the quality of care and support for people with ADHD. In September 2019, we amended the …
WEBUse clinical judgement to determine when further observation is needed after injury. Make a provisional written radiology report available within 1 hour of the scan. Algorithm 3: selecting people 16 and over for imaging of the cervical spine. Person 16 or over presenting to the emergency department with a head injury.