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  1. Familial breast cancer. Patient decision aid on taking tamoxifen to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer for premenopausal women at high risk

    such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism)? See pages 9-11 for more information and diagrams...

  2. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure in adults (IPG391)

    Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory failure in adults. This involves using a tube to carry blood from the right side of the heart and then pump it through an artificial lung where it picks up oxygen.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 April 2011
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  3. Microwave ablation for primary or metastatic cancer in the lung (IPG716)

    Evidence-based recommendations on microwave ablation for primary or metastatic cancer in the lung in adults. This involves inserting a probe into the lung, through the skin of the chest, to send microwaves into the cancer cells. This produces heat, aiming to destroy the cancer (ablation).

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    2 February 2022
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  4. Percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis (IPG777)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a wire mesh tube called a stent to widen the narrowed carotid artery.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 November 2023
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  5. Breast reconstruction using lipomodelling after breast cancer treatment (IPG417)

    Evidence-based recommendations on breast reconstruction using lipomodelling after breast cancer treatment. This involves taking fat from the abdomen or thighs and injecting it into the breast in the area of the deformity caused by surgery.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    23 January 2012
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  6. Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers (IPG372)

    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.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    15 December 2010
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  7. Reversal of the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran: idarucizumab (ESNM73)

    Summary of the evidence on idarucizumab for reversing the anticoagulant effect of dabigtatran to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

    Evidence summary
    Published
    24 May 2016

  8. Duration of prophylaxis for elective total hip replacement surgery:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of standard versus extended duration pharmacological prophylaxis for preventing VTE in people undergoing elective total hip replacement surgery?

    reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism Number NG89 Date issued March 2018 Other details

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 November 2018

  9. Minimally invasive total hip replacement (IPG363)

    Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive total hip replacement. This involves replacing the damaged hip joint (the top part of the upper leg bone and the socket in the hip bone that it fits into) with an artificial one.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 October 2010
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  10. Endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms (IPG390)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms. This involves inserting a ‘stent-graft’ device through the femoral artery (in the groin) lining the inside of the aneurysm.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 April 2011
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  11. Effects of HRT on venous thromboembolism risk:- How does the preparation of HRT affect the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)?

    An increase in the risk of VTE (deep vein thrombosis [DVT] or pulmonary embolism [PE]) is a significant side effect of HRT, particularly...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    11 December 2015

  12. Aspirin prophylaxis for people with fragility fractures of the pelvis, hip or proximal femur:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of aspirin alone versus other pharmacological and/or mechanical prophylaxis strategies (alone or in combination) for people with fragility fractures of the pelvis, hip or proximal femur?

    reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism Number NG89 Date issued March 2018 Other details

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 November 2018

  13. Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins (IPG440)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. This involves mixing a chemical with air or another gas to produce a foam, which is injected into the affected vein using ultrasound imaging to monitor its progress.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    23 February 2013
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  14. Myeloma: diagnosis and management (NG35)

    This guideline covers the diagnosing and managing of myeloma (including smouldering myeloma and primary plasma cell leukaemia) in people aged 16 and over. It aims to improve care for people with myeloma by promoting the most effective tests and treatments for myeloma and its complications.

    NICE guideline
    Last updated
    25 October 2018
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  15. Direct oral anticoagulants for people with lower limb immobilisation:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants for preventing VTE in people with lower limb immobilisation?

    reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism Number NG89 Date issued March 2018 Other details

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 November 2018