Expert articles – Page 4
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Implementing guidelines
Quick diagnosis of heart failure will help prevent high mortality rates
Dr Abdallah Al-Mohammad and Professor Jonathan Mant discuss the updated NICE recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic heart failure
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Implementing guidelines
The Simon Broome criteria should be used to detect FH
Drs Kathy Greenough and Kate Cushing outline the NHS North of Tyne approach to implementing the NICE guideline on familial hypercholesterolaemia
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Implementing guidelines
GPs need to be aware of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women
Dr Chris Barry explains how the NICE guideline on hypertension in pregnancy will help management of women at risk and improve referral of affected individuals
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Implementing guidelines
A full and detailed history is vital when diagnosing blackouts
Dr Greg Rogers explains how the NICE guideline on management of transient loss of consciousness will help guide appropriate cardiovascular and neurological referrals
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Implementing guidelines
Controlling heart rate is key when managing stable angina
Dr Chris Arden explains why new guidance on the management of symptomatic stable angina in primary care will ensure that more patients are treated correctly
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Personal view
Measuring BNP levels will help streamline HF referrals
The updated NICE guideline will improve appropriate referral of patients with suspected heart failure, says DrNigel Rowell
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Implementing guidelines
Patients with unstable angina and NSTEMI should be risk stratified
Dr Mark de Belder discusses the NICE recommendations on the roles of antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy in the management of acute coronary syndromes
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Implementing guidelines
Controlling triglyceride levels can reduce risk of CVD and pancreatitis
Dr Honor Merriman discusses how a recently published consensus guideline should help healthcare professionals to assess and manage patients with hypertriglyceridaemia
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Implementing guidelines
Immediate treatment of stroke is key for improved outcomes
Dr Scott Ramsay explains how the SIGN guideline on stroke and transient ischaemic attack recommends rapid diagnosis and subsequent pharmacological intervention
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Implementing guidelines
ACS and anginal chest pain require different diagnostic pathways
Dr Rajiv Rampat discusses the NICE guideline on the assessment of recent onset chest pain caused by suspected acute coronary syndrome or angina
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Good practice initiative
Lithium monitoring audit highlights need for regular review
Developments in secondary prevention, management of TIAs and stroke care services are reflected in the new guidelines. Dr Tony Rudd and Penny Irwin report
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