Objective To determine the proportion of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in primary care
achieving guideline-concordant stroke prevention treatment based on both the previous …

Abstract Introduction: AF confers a 5-6% annual risk of stroke, though this can be
significantly reduced by appropriate thromboembolic prophylaxis. However, NICE has …

Objective No studies have been conducted in Turkey to compare the quality of stroke
prevention therapies provided in different healthcare settings in patients with atrial fibrillation …

Background Canadian atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines recommend that all AF patients be
risk stratified with respect to stroke and bleeding, and that most should receive …

Objective Stroke-risk in atrial fibrillation (AF) can be significantly reduced by appropriate
thromboembolic prophylaxis. However, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence …

Abstract Objective Ensuring patients with Atrial fibrillation (AF) are appropriately
anticoagulated across NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) with the …

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation affects 1–2% of the general population and 10% of
those over 75, and is responsible for around a quarter of all strokes. These strokes are …

Background: In the context of recently published guidelines, we studied anticoagulation for
atrial fibrillation as part of stroke prevention. Methods: The National Center for Health …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder and a risk
factor for stroke. Randomized trials have demonstrated that anticoagulation can reduce …

Background Updated evidence-based guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation
(AF) necessitate patient review, particularly with respect to oral anticoagulants, to ensure …