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Guidelines in Practice
Professor Gregory Lip provides 10 top tips for cardiologists on the management of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, encompassing the latest guidelines and trial evidence
Guidelines in Practice
Dr Niki Walker and Dr Lorna Swan highlight seven key learning points for cardiologists on anticoagulation management during pregnancy for patients with mechanical heart valves
Guidelines in Practice
Guidelines in Practice assesses new and updated guidance published in 2023 by the European Society of Cardiology at its annual congress
Articles and resources to support evidence-based UK patient care
Guidelines in Practice
Managing hypertension is a key element of reducing risk for cardiovascular disease. Professor Kazem Rahimi outlines why findings from the Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment Trialists’ Collaboration should be reflected in updates to UK, European, and US guidance
Guidelines in Practice
Dr Christopher McAloon provides a practical guide to supervising the 2021 foundation programme curriculum in 12 top tips
Guidelines in Practice
The CaReMe UK partnership has developed best practice guidance for cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and diabetes; Professor Stephen Wheatcroft explains how cardiologists can optimise this guideline to manage cardiovascular risk and prevent disease progression
Guidelines in Practice
Cardiac imaging is central to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Dr Christopher McAloon assesses the different modalities available, the factors affecting efforts to expand access, and its potential role in the future
Guidelines in Practice
Professor Simon Ray Highlights Five Things You Need to Know About MDTs in Cardiac Care
Guidelines in Practice
The European Society of Cardiology published four guidelines at its annual congress in August 2022, including its first set of cardio-oncology guidance. Guidelines in Practice assesses the recommendations in each
Guidelines in Practice
Dr Nicholas Gall looks at existing guidelines on postural (orthostatic) tachycardia syndrome, and discusses the need for national guidance to manage the increasing number of people presenting with this condition, often associated with long COVID
Guidelines in Practice
Dr Phil Jennings discusses guidance on lipid management from the Accelerated Access Collaborative, and outlines how cardiologists can contribute to the success of the Rapid Uptake Product initiative in meeting cardiovascular priorities in the NHS Long Term Plan
Guidelines in Practice
Dr James D Newton assesses the key recommendations for cardiologists in the NICE guideline on valvular heart disease, and outlines how it can provide a roadmap for improved care