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Evidence-based recommendations on totally endoscopic robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). This involves using small, remote-controlled robotic arms to carry out the grafting procedure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic saphenous vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves removing the vein under endoscopic guidance through a small cut near the knee (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

2 July 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser coronary angioplasty. This involves using a laser to burn away the deposits blocking the blood vessels of the heart.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

This quality standard covers identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) in children, young people and adults. FH is a type of high cholesterol that runs in families and increases the risk of heart disease. The quality standard describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Last updated

2 November 2017

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 off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves attaching a healthy blood vessel to the heart muscle so that blood can get round (‘bypass’) the affected part of the coronary artery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on AI-derived computer-aided detection (CAD) software for detecting and measuring lung nodules in CT scan images

Result type

Diagnostics guidance

Published

5 July 2023

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.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

12 September 2018

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with coronary heart disease with a record in the preceding 12 months that aspirin, an alternative anti-platelet therapy, or an anti-coagulant is being taken. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM88.

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF

Last updated

4 November 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on clopidogrel and modified-release dipyridamole for preventing occlusive vascular events in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Discontinued [GID-TA10429]

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Discontinued

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a temporary heart pump for left ventricular haemodynamic support in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. This involves inserting temporary pump to support circulation during a heart operation.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on coronary sinus narrowing device implantation for refractory angina in adults. This involves putting a device into the coronary sinus to narrow it with the aim of improving the flow of oxygenated blood throughout the heart muscle.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2021

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) who have had influenza immunisation in the preceding 1 August to 31 March. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM87

Result type

General practice indicators suitable for use in QOF

Last updated

4 November 2020