NHS Evidence

Miscellany
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Methodology
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SECTION 1

Introduction

Professor Tom Quinn

Clinical Lead, NHS Evidence-cardiovascular.
Professor of Clinical Practice, University of Surrey.

WELCOME TO THE 2009 EVIDENCE UPDATE ON HEART FAILURE

Our Evidence Updates provide findings from a detailed search of recent, high quality evidence –mostly systematic reviews- on a particular topic, to support clinicians, commissioners and patients in designing and delivering improved care, and making decisions with individual patients. I hope that the information we provide is useful to clinicians, commissioners and patients and that it will help bring about improvements in care. My thanks are due once again to our expert advisors and our project team.

UNCERTAINTIES : ACKNOWLEDGING WHAT WE DON’T KNOW....

NHS Evidence - cardiovascular is playing a key role in identifying uncertainties about the effectiveness of treatments, helping to combat what Sir Iain Chalmers describes as ‘therapeutic ignorance’ [read more..].

To learn more visit the Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatments (DUETS).

About this Annual Evidence Update

Our literature search was designed to add to the body of knowledge in last year's Heart Failure Evidence Update. Database searches were designed with a slight overlap period to ensure a good fit.

We brought together a small panel of experts to support us by summarising key evidence and commenting on key developments in the field.

In these pages you will find a concise update on the latest high quality evidence on heart failure, together with links to key guidance information and websites.

View a complete description of our methodolgy

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