CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS
Please find below the agreed Network Wide guidelines and protocols.
 NWL Lipid Guidelines - Please note the attached document is under discussion in the Prevention Workstream - August 2010
NWL In-patient Cardiology Transfer and Risk Assessment Form
The NWLCN has been working with clinicians and managers across the network to improve the waiting time for patients requiring transfer to a specialist centre for Angiogram, Angioplasty or other cardiology treatment. Part of this work has involved the development of a standardised referral form and risk stratification tool to ensure that all patients across North West London are assessed, treated and referred in the same manner.
Clopidogrel Prescribing Guidelines
The primary care sub-group have developed joint prescribing guidance on the use of Clopidogrel with acute care.
Statin Guidelines
The NWLCN has agreed joint guidelines on the use of Statin's in Primary and Secondary care across North West London.
 Symptom Control Guidelines
The above guidance has been put together to provide a more coordinated approach between cardiology services, care of the elderly, community heart failure nurses and specialist palliative care services. For further information on End of Life Care please <CLICK HERE>
Recommendation for Dietary Oily Fish & Fish Oil Capsules (Omega 3 Fatty Acids), following a Heart Attack
Traffic Light System
Over the past 3 months the network has developed the arrhythmia traffic light system. It is a simple tool designed to support the diagnosis, triage and referral of arrhythmia patients presenting within primary care.
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