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 ...
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Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBOct 31, 2018 · 6 months to 5 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 50 mg twice a day for 3 days. 6 years to 11 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 100 mg twice a day for 3 days. 12 years to 15 years, 200 mg twice a day for 3 days. Nitrofurantoin (if estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 45 ml/minute or more):
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 …
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WEBSep 25, 2024 · Join a NICE committee and use your voice to drive forward critical discussions - turning your personal experiences into guidance that benefits millions of people. As a NICE committee member, you'll play a vital role in shaping our work. Your insights help equip health and care practitioners with …
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 ...
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 …
Epilepsies in children, young people and adults - NICE
WEBApr 27, 2022 · Guidance. This guideline covers diagnosing and managing epilepsy in children, young people and adults in primary and secondary care, and referral to tertiary services. It aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for different seizure types and epilepsy syndromes, and reduce the risks for people with epilepsy.
Statins a choice for more people to reduce risk of heart attacks …
WEBJan 12, 2023 · The draft guideline recommends statins can now be considered as part of shared decision-making for people who haven’t had a CVD event (called ‘primary prevention’) with a 10-year CVD risk score of less than 10%. The committee agreed that if more people took statins there would be a greater reduction in the incidence of …
Recommendations | End of life care for adults: service delivery ...
WEBOct 16, 2019 · 1.3.1. People managing and delivering services should think about what practical and emotional support can be provided to carers of adults approaching the end of their life and review this when needed. For more information, see the NICE guideline on supporting adult carers. 1.3.2.