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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves using a special device to block the mouth of the left atrial appendage and stop the blood clot from getting into the bloodstream.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 June 2010

Summary of the evidence on oral erythromycin for gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) in adults to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

18 June 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound enhanced catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism. This involves using ultrasound waves and a drug to break up the clot.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 June 2015

This guideline covers the care of women and their babies during labour and immediately after birth. It focuses on women who give birth between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy (‘term’). The guideline helps women to make informed choices about where to have their baby and about their care in labour. It also aims to reduce variation in aspects of care.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

29 September 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache). This involves stimulating a precise area of the brain using an electrode to treat the chronic pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve awareness and understanding about ME/CFS and when to suspect it, so that people are diagnosed earlier. It includes recommendations on diagnosis, assessment and care planning, safeguarding, access to care and managing ME/CFS and its symptoms.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

29 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing atherothrombotic events, such as heart attack and stroke, after acute coronary syndrome in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

25 March 2015

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the PressureWire fractional flow reserve measurement system

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

4 February 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for intractable trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. This involves delivering electrical impulses to a precise area of the brain using an electrode to mask the pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for aortic stenosis. This involves inserting a new valve through a catheter, usually by way of a large blood vessel at the top of the leg, into the heart and inside the existing faulty valve.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 July 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous balloon cryoablation for pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation. This involves using a probe attached to a balloon catheter to freeze tissue in one of the chambers on the left side of the heart.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on transmyocardial laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves open heart surgery to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on intramuscular diaphragm stimulation for ventilator-dependent chronic respiratory failure in people with motor neurone disease. This involves implanting electrodes into the diaphragm to make it contract. This gradually strengthens the diaphragm and may eventually help the person to breathe without a ventilator.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 September 2017

This guideline covers assessment of people aged 16 and over with symptoms and signs of acute respiratory infection (bacterial or viral) at first remote or in-person contact with NHS services. It also covers the initial management of any infections. It aims to support healthcare practitioners in making sure that people’s treatment follows the best care pathway. It forms part of a suite of work on virtual wards being undertaken by NICE.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

16 November 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers. This involves inserting 1 or more electrodes (needle-like probes) through the chest into the lung and using an electrical current to produce heat to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010