Summaries
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PHE/DH/DWP guidelineNHS statin intolerance pathway
A Guidelines summary covering the definition, classification, and management of statin intolerance
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NICE guideline
NICE stroke and TIA guideline
This concise summary (updated in April 2022) covers the rapid recognition of symptoms and diagnosis of stroke and transient ischaemic attack
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NICE guideline
NICE hypertension guideline
Guidance on the diagnosis and management of hypertension, with updated recommendations on blood pressure targets and antihypertensive drug treatment
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Independent professional body guideline
BLS managing lymphoedema and DVT guideline
Covering symptoms and management of lymphoedema and DVT, including compression use in VTE
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SIGN guideline
SIGN venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 guideline
A short summary of recommendations on preventing and managing COVID-19-related venous thromboembolism in the community
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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
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NICE guideline
NICE heart valve disease guideline
Covering investigation and management of heart valve disease in adults
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NICE guideline
NICE CVD guideline
A concise summary of NICE's evidence-based clinical guideline on lipid modification for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
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Independent professional body guideline
ABCD 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
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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
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NICE guideline
NICE atrial fibrillation guideline
A clear summary of NICE’s guideline on atrial fibrillation management
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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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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
