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Cardiovascular

NICE Hypertension Flowchart (PDF)
Visual Summary of HTN management guidelines

GP EVIDENCE- Benefits Vs Risk of Anticoagulants in AF
Evidence for risks vs benefits of treatment. Also has useful visual aids

GP EVIDENCE – Secondary prevention of Coronary Heart Disease
Lists treatment options for CHD as well as the evidence of risks vs benefits. Useful visual aids

GP EVIDENCE – Drug Treatment for Hypertension
Lists treatment options for CHD as well as the evidence of risks vs benefits. Useful visual aids

GP EVIDENCE – Treatment for Lipids
Lists treatment options for lipid lowering as well as the evidence of risks vs benefits. Useful visual aids

PILs NICE Patient decision aid for statins (PDF)

Simplified Cardiovascular Decision Aid (Canadian but can be changed to UK)
A decision aid to help patients make an informed decision on treatment options

NHS Scotland – Guidance for Anticoagulant Switching

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