LibGuides: Cardiology: Guidelines

Nice Guidelines

Percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions NICE IPG 633
Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management NICE NG106
Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management 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.
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NICE guideline [NG106]
Stable angina: management This guideline covers managing stable angina in people aged 18 and over. It outlines the importance of addressing the person’s concerns about stable angina and the roles of medical therapy and revascularisation.
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Clinical guideline [CG126]
Unstable angina and NSTEMI: early management This guideline covers treatments for people aged 18 and over with unstable angina (recurring chest pain) or a type of heart attack called non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). It aims to ensure that people get treatment quickly. It recommends that as soon as NSTEMI or unstable angina is diagnosed, healthcare professionals assess people for risk of more serious heart problems in the future to guide their treatment.
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Clinical guideline [CG94]
Hyperglycaemia in acute coronary syndromes: management This guideline covers managing hyperglycaemia in the first 48 hours for adults admitted to hospital for acute coronary syndromes. It aims to improve initial management of hyperglycaemia and ensure that adults are given advice on their diabetes risk and how to reduce it.
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Clinical guideline [CG130]
Acute heart failure: diagnosis and management 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.
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Clinical guideline [CG187]
Myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation: acute management This guideline covers care and treatment of people aged 18 and over with a type of heart attack known as spontaneous onset of myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation (STEMI). It aims to ensure that adults with STEMI are assessed and treated as soon as possible to minimise the damage to their heart. It also aims to help commissioners and healthcare professionals configure services so that people with STEMI can have the best outcomes.
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Clinical guideline [CG167]
Acute coronary syndromes
High-sensitivity troponin tests for the early rule out of NSTEMI

Local Guidelines

BHT Cardiology Guidelines
Trust Intranet

Other Guidelines

Hyperkalaemia Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

Resuscitation Guidelines 2015