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 ...
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 ...
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:
Acute kidney injury: prevention, detection and management - NICE
WEBDec 18, 2019 · Guidance. This guideline covers preventing, detecting and managing acute kidney injury in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve assessment and detection by non-specialists, and specifies when people should be referred to specialist services. This will improve early recognition and treatment, and reduce the risk of complications ...
Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management
WEBAug 25, 2021 · Measure proteinuria with urine ACR in the following groups: adults, children and young people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) adults with an eGFR of less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m 2. adults with an eGFR of 60 ml/min/1.73 m 2 or more if there is a strong suspicion of CKD. children and young people without diabetes and with creatinine above the upper limit of the age-appropriate reference range.
Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBOct 31, 2018 · 6 months to 5 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 50 mg twice a day for 3 days. 6 years to 11 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 100 mg twice a day for 3 days. 12 years to 15 years, 200 mg twice a day for 3 days. Nitrofurantoin (if estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 45 ml/minute or more):
Recommendations | Blood transfusion | Guidance - NICE
WEBNov 18, 2015 · need regular blood transfusions for chronic anaemia. 1.2.2. When using a restrictive red blood cell transfusion threshold, consider a threshold of 70 g/litre and a haemoglobin concentration target of 70–90 g/litre after transfusion. 1.2.3.
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · When using HBPM to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension, ensure that: for each blood pressure recording, 2 consecutive measurements are taken, at least 1 minute apart and with the person seated and. blood pressure is recorded twice daily, ideally in the morning and evening and. blood pressure recording continues for …
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
Prostate cancer: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBMay 9, 2019 · 1.2.7. Give people and their partners or carers information, support and adequate time to decide whether or not they wish to have an MRI or prostate biopsy. Explain the risks (including the increased chance of having to live with the diagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer) and benefits. [2008] 1.2.8.