All Cardiovascular articles
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NICE guidelineNICE guideline on acute coronary syndromes
A brief summary of NICE’s clinical guideline on the management of acute coronary syndromes, which covers rehabilitation and aims to improve survival and quality of life
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News
NICE publishes new COVID-19 guideline on reducing VTE
NICE has published a new guideline on pharmacological venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for patients being treated for COVID-19 pneumonia, which includes patients receiving treatment in hospital or in a community setting
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News
New guidance for delivering CVD services during pandemic
A new practical guide has been produced to help primary care teams continue to deliver quality cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Checklist
Community Pharmacist Counselling Checklist for patients with NVAF initiated on Xarelto▼ (rivaroxaban)
This checklist was developed from content provided by Bayer plc and the format was developed by Guidelines. Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
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PP-XAR-GB-1859 November 2020 -
Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG Advice on oral anticoagulation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Recommendations for primary care on the role of oral anticoagulant treatment in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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Independent professional body guideline
BSR giant cell arteritis guideline
This summary outlines the general principles of identifying and treating patients with giant cell arteritis in primary care and specialist settings. It is recommended that general practitioners refer patients with suspected giant cell arteritis to a clinician with appropriate specialist expertise.
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Checklist
Xarelto▼ (rivaroxaban) patient counselling checklist for HCPs—initiating, or transitioning to rivaroxaban for eligible patients with DVT or PE*
This checklist was developed from content provided by Bayer plc and the format was developed by Guidelines. Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
View prescribing information and adverse event reporting information
*Rivaroxaban is indicated for treatment of DVT and PE, and prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adults.
PP-XAR-GB-1856 November 2020 -
NICE guideline
NICE stable angina guideline
A brief summary of NICE's clinical guideline on the management of stable angina. Includes care pathway algorithm, counselling, and secondary prevention.
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Checklist
Community Pharmacist Counselling Checklist for patients with NVAF initiated on Xarelto▼ (rivaroxaban)
This checklist was developed from content provided by Bayer plc and the format was developed by Guidelines for Pharmacy. Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
View prescribing information and adverse event reporting information
PP-XAR-GB-1857 November 2020 -
Checklist
Xarelto▼ (rivaroxaban) patient counselling checklist for HCPs—initiating, or transitioning to rivaroxaban for stroke prevention in patients with NVAF*
This checklist was developed from content provided by Bayer plc and the format was developed by Guidelines. Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
View prescribing information and adverse event reporting information
*Rivaroxaban is indicated for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation with one or more risk factors, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥ 75 years, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or transient ischaemic attack.
PP-XAR-GB-1858 November 2020 -
Working party guideline/algorithm
Consensus guideline on the holistic management of patients requiring anticoagulation
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Fay M et al with the support of an educational grant from Bayer plc.
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NICE guideline
Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and thrombophilia testing
This useful summary covers diagnosis and initial management, outpatient treatment for low-risk pulmonary embolism, anticoagulation treatment for suspected or confirmed deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, and information and support for people having anticoagulation treatment
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Video
Professor Terry McCormack Q&A on hypertension
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Professor Terry McCormack answers questions on hypertension guidelines, recommendations in these guidelines, red flags for referral, and his key take-home messages.
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Video
Dr Jim Moore Q&A on ABC cardiovascular plan
In this video, taken at Guidelines Live 2019, Dr Jim Moore answers questions on identifying and treating atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and raised cholesterol, guidance to help manage patients at risk of heart disease, and his key take-home messages.
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NICE guideline
NICE abdominal aortic aneurysm guideline
This Guidelines summary covers diagnosis, monitoring and reducing the risk of rupture, and emergency transfer to regional vascular services
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Information
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NICE guideline
NICE FH guideline
Summary of NICE guidance on the identification and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia, which includes diagnostic criteria and when to refer.
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NICE guideline
NICE hypertension guideline
A brief guide on the diagnosis and management of hypertension, includes visual summaries on treatment and choice of antihypertensive drug.
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NICE guideline
NICE stroke and TIA guideline
This concise summary covers the rapid recognition of symptoms and diagnosis of stroke and transient ischaemic attack.
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NICE guideline
NICE hypertension in pregnancy guideline
This summary covers the diagnosis and management of hypertension during pregnancy, labour, and birth.
