Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · Guidance. This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it ...
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management | Guidance - NICE
WEBApr 27, 2021 · Quality standard - Atrial fibrillation. Next. This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in adults. It includes guidance on providing the best care and treatment for people with atrial fibrillation, including assessing and managing risks of stroke and bleeding. On 30 June 2021, we amended our recommendation on using the ...
Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance - NICE
WEBDec 2, 2015 · Guidance. This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications. For information on related topics see our …
Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management
WEBAug 25, 2021 · Guidance. This guideline covers care and treatment for people with, or at risk of, chronic kidney disease (CKD). It aims to prevent or delay the progression, and reduce the risk of complications and cardiovascular disease. It also covers managing anaemia and hyperphosphataemia associated with CKD. Last reviewed: 19 …
Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management
WEBNov 29, 2017 · 2 Quality standards. Next. This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.
WEBStep 1. ACEi. ACEi or ARB2,3. ACEi. Confirm resistant hypertension: confirm elevated BP with ABPM or HBPM, check for postural hypotension and discuss adherence Consider seeking expert advice or adding a: low-dose spironolactone4 if blood potassium level is ≤4.5 mmol/l. alpha-blocker or beta-blocker if blood potassium level is >4.5 mmol/l.
Overview | Lyme disease | Guidance - NICE
WEBApr 11, 2018 · Guidance. This guideline covers diagnosing and managing Lyme disease. It aims to raise awareness of when Lyme disease should be suspected and ensure that people have prompt and consistent diagnosis and treatment. It does not cover preventing Lyme disease. In October 2018, we corrected the information in table 2 relating to treatments for Lyme ...
Otitis media (acute): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBMar 28, 2018 · Guidance. This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute otitis media (ear infection). It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute otitis media can be caused by viruses or bacteria. It lasts for about a week, and most children get better in 3 days without antibiotics.
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · When using HBPM to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension, ensure that: for each blood pressure recording, 2 consecutive measurements are taken, at least 1 minute apart and with the person seated and. blood pressure is recorded twice daily, ideally in the morning and evening and. blood pressure recording continues for …
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and …
WEBMar 14, 2018 · Guidance. This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve recognition and diagnosis, as well as the quality of care and support for people with ADHD. In September 2019, we amended the …