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UK and International Guidelines
Below are documents and links to UK and international guidelines for CRM-related investigations and therapies. These guidelines are provided on this website as a knowledge resource however local practice should be performed in accordance with local clinician, healthcare provider and healthcare purchaser arrangements. Where copyright prohibits direct downloading of the document a link to the relevant website is provided.
NICE ICDs quick reference guide 2006
NICE CRT technology appraisal 2007
NICE clinical guidance on the management of AF 2006
NICE clinical guidance on Transient Loss of Consciousness 2010
NICE clinical guidance on Transient Loss of Consciousness 2010
DVLA "at a glance" fitness to drive
Guidelines for the perioperative management of patients with PPMs and ICDs
ESC guidelines on the diagnosis and management of syncope 2010
Free to download here
ESC guidelines on pacing and CRT 2007
Free to download here
EHRA/HRS consensus document on VT ablation 2009
Free to download here
HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Recommendations for Personnel, Policy, Procedures and Follow-Up
Free to Download here
ESC 2010 Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation
Free to download here
Brugada Syndrome report of second consensus conference 2005
Free to download here
Diagnosis of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
Accessible via Circulation subscription here
ESC focused update on devices therapy in heart failure 2010
Free to download here
ESC focused update on devices therapy in heart failure 2010
Free to download here
AHA/ACC/ESC guidelines on the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and SCD
Free to download here
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Click here to view the HRUK Position Statement on Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation |
Following the recent announcements by MHRA and St Jude Medical regarding Riata and Riata ST ICD leads, see attached recommended management plan for patients with these leads. HRUK are still working closely with St Jude Medical and MHRA to monitor the situation and will update you whenever possible. Please contact HRUK with any clinical queries relating to management or St Jude Medical for details of serial numbers/leads that may relate to your patients. We shall also be most grateful for any information that you may have regarding your experience with these leads. |
Click here to view: HRUK competency standards for EP and ablation - February 2011 AND HRUK Standards for Implantation and Follow-up of Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices - September 2010 |