Summaries
-
Independent professional body guidelineABCD position on cardiovascular impact of glucose-lowering drugs
Key recommendations from the ABCD position statement on new glucose-lowering drugs concerning their cardiovascular impact on people with diabetes
-
NHS guideline
NHS lipid management pathway
This Guidelines summary covers key recommendations from national guidance on lipid management for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
-
NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on VITT
This Guidelines summary covers vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis, a syndrome that has been reported in rare cases after COVID-19 vaccination
-
NICE guideline
NICE atrial fibrillation guideline
A clear summary of NICE’s guideline on atrial fibrillation management
-
Independent professional body guideline
Self Care Forum venous disease fact sheet
A summary of recommendations for advising patients and the public on managing venous disease
-
Independent professional body guideline
CaReMeUK heart failure algorithm
A heart failure management algorithm modified from the NICE guideline, Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management
-
Independent professional body guideline
CaReMeUK cardiovascular risk optimisation algorithm
A guide for non-diabetes specialist physicians and primary care teams for cardiovascular risk optimisation in patients with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
-
Independent professional body guideline
HEART UK Managing hyperlipidaemia and COVID-19
A summary of collated current evidence surrounding the safety of lipid-lowering medications in patients who have COVID-19
-
NICE guideline
NICE 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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
NICE guideline
NICE stroke and TIA guideline
This concise summary covers the rapid recognition of symptoms and diagnosis of stroke and transient ischaemic attack.
-
NICE guideline
NICE hypertension in pregnancy guideline
This summary covers the diagnosis and management of hypertension during pregnancy, labour, and birth.
-
SIGN guideline
SIGN cardiac arrhythmias guideline
Read the latest recommendations on the management of atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias in acute coronary syndrome, coronary heart disease, and left-ventricular dysfunction as well as arrhythmias associated with cardiac arrest and coronary artery bypass graft.
