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Chest pain of recent onset (CG95) |
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Chest pain of recent onset: assessment and diagnosis of recent onset chest pain or discomfort of suspected cardiac origin
This clinical guideline updates and replaces recommendation 1.1 for the use of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy for the diagnosis and management of angina and myocardial infarction from NICE technology appraisal guidance 73. It offers evidence-based advice on the care and support of adults with chest pain thought to be related to the heart. The guideline covers the tests and treatment that should be offered to people while their condition is being diagnosed.
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Other information
How this guidance was produced
Background information
This page was last updated: 19 January 2012
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Guideline formats
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Implementation tools and resources
- Audit support
- Baseline assessment tool
- Checklist
- Costing report
- Costing template
- Educational resource
- Factsheet
- Implementation advice
- Questionnaire
- Slide set
- Chest pain of recent origin: online educational tool
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Patient
The summary of the key recommendations in the guidance written for patients, carers and those with little medical knowledge and may be used in local patient information leaflets.
Quick Reference Guide
The quick reference guide presents recommendations for health professionals
NICE Guideline
The published NICE clinical guideline, contains the recommendations for health professionals and NHS bodies.
Full Guideline
The published full clinical guideline for specialists with background, evidence, recommendations and methods used.
