This page contains a collection of quick reference guides intended for healthcare and other professionals. It is not designed for public or patient use. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees can be given. Always use clinical judgment and refer to official guidance where appropriate.
Angina is chest pain caused by myocardial ischaemia, typically due to coronary artery disease. Recognising the differences between stable and unstable angina is crucial for risk stratification and management. Here’s a table comparing...
Initial assessment Start with ABCDE if acutely unwell. Otherwise, take a focused history: Consider risk factors: IHD, smoking, diabetes, HTN, recent surgery, travel, cancer history. Red flags Refer same-day or call 999 if: Differential...
Hypertension affects over a quarter of UK adults and is a major modifiable risk factor for stroke, MI, CKD, and heart failure. Most patients are asymptomatic. Management focuses on accurate diagnosis, cardiovascular risk assessment, and...
Stable angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood, usually during physical exertion or emotional stress. Stable angina significantly impacts quality of life and...
QRISK3 is a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction tool developed in the UK to estimate a person’s 10-year risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It is an update to the earlier QRISK2 algorithm, incorporating additional risk...