When should clinical practice guidelines change? A critical appraisal of the ESVS focused update on paclitaxel-coated devices after SWEDEPAD 2

Abstract

Clinical practice guidelines represent the most rigorous level of evidence synthesis available to clinicians. Their authority stems not only from the quality of individual studies, but also from the thoroughness with which the entire body of evidence is critically appraised, balanced and translated into recommendations [ 1 ].