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Insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall (IPG361)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.
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Thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (IPG286)
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.
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This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing lung cancer in adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Bronchiectasis (non-cystic fibrosis), acute exacerbation: antimicrobial prescribing (NG117)
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for managing and preventing acute exacerbations of bronchiectasis (non-cystic fibrosis). It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG55)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic injection of bulking agents for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves injecting a filler into the junction using a catheter to make the entry to the stomach narrower, so that the contents of the stomach cannot pass back.
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Balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (IPG554)
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in adults. This involves inserting and inflating a balloon in blocked blood vessels in the lungs to improve blood flow.
This guideline covers when to offer and discuss caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women and pregnant people who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a caesarean birth in the past and are now pregnant again.
Bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease (IPG732)
Evidence-based recommendations on bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease in adults. This involves implanting a stent (small tube) into a narrowed artery to widen it.
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Venous thromboembolic diseases: diagnosis, management and thrombophilia testing (NG158)
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.
Antimicrobial prescribing: delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia (ES37)
Summary of the evidence on delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia in adults
Sutureless aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis (IPG624)
Evidence-based recommendations on sutureless aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis in adults. This involves removing the narrowed aortic valve and replacing it with an artificial valve that holds itself in place.
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Percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism (IPG778)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thrombectomy for intermediate-risk or high-risk pulmonary embolism. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into a vein.
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Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (IPG461)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves using heat from electrodes to change the tissues in the oesophagus, with the aim of reducing symptoms.
Valve-in-valve TAVI for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction (IPG653)
Evidence-based recommendations on valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (ViV-TAVI) for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction in adults. This involves placing a new bioprosthetic valve inside a failing bioprosthetic valve.
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Thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours (IPG247)
Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic excision of mediastinal parathyroid tumours. This involves operating on the tumour using a flexible camera inserted through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).
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