Stepped-wedge randomised trial to evaluate population health intervention designed to increase appropriate anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation
Background Clinical guidelines recommend anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation
(AF) at high risk of stroke; however, studies report 40% of this population is not …
(AF) at high risk of stroke; however, studies report 40% of this population is not …
Supporting anticoagulant treatment decision making to optimise stroke prevention in complex patients with atrial fibrillation: a cluster randomised trial
Background Anticoagulation for preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation is under-utilised despite
evidence supporting its use, resulting in avoidable death and disability. We aimed to …
evidence supporting its use, resulting in avoidable death and disability. We aimed to …
Improving anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: observational study in three primary care trusts
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cause of stroke, and undertreatment with
anticoagulants is a persistent issue despite their effectiveness. Aim To increase the …
anticoagulants is a persistent issue despite their effectiveness. Aim To increase the …
AUtomated Risk Assessment for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation (AURAS-AF)-an automated software system to promote anticoagulation and reduce stroke risk: study …
TA Holt, DA Fitzmaurice, T Marshall, M Fay, N Qureshi… - Trials, 2013 - Springer
Background Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at significantly increased risk of stroke.
Oral anticoagulants (OACs) substantially reduce this risk, with gains seen across the …
Oral anticoagulants (OACs) substantially reduce this risk, with gains seen across the …
Pilot of a Computerised Antithrombotic Risk Assessment Tool Version 2 (CARATV2. 0) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
Y Wang, B Bajorek - Cardiology Journal, 2017 - journals.viamedica.pl
Background: The decision-making process for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF)
requires a comprehensive assessment of risk vs. benefit and an appropriate selection of …
requires a comprehensive assessment of risk vs. benefit and an appropriate selection of …
A clinical decision support tool for improving adherence to guidelines on anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke: a cluster-randomized …
LO Karlsson, S Nilsson, M Bång, L Nilsson… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with substantial morbidity, in particular
stroke. Despite good evidence for the reduction of stroke risk with anticoagulant therapy …
stroke. Despite good evidence for the reduction of stroke risk with anticoagulant therapy …
Primary Care Atrial Fibrillation Service: outcomes from consultant-led anticoagulation assessment clinics in the primary care setting in the UK
M Das, L Panter, GJ Wynn, RM Taylor, N Connor… - BMJ open, 2015 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Stroke-risk in atrial fibrillation (AF) can be significantly reduced by appropriate
thromboembolic prophylaxis. However, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence …
thromboembolic prophylaxis. However, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence …
Study protocol: the DESPATCH study: Delivering stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation-a cluster randomised controlled trial in primary healthcare
M Gattellari, DY Leung, OC Ukoumunne, N Zwar… - Implementation …, 2011 - Springer
Background Compelling evidence shows that appropriate use of anticoagulation in patients
with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation reduces the risk of ischaemic stroke by 67% and all-cause …
with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation reduces the risk of ischaemic stroke by 67% and all-cause …
Optimizing the use of oral anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrilation in primary care: a pharmacist-led intervention
MS Virdee, D Stewart - International journal of clinical pharmacy, 2017 - Springer
Background Updated evidence-based guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation
(AF) necessitate patient review, particularly with respect to oral anticoagulants, to ensure …
(AF) necessitate patient review, particularly with respect to oral anticoagulants, to ensure …
Alert-based computerized decision support for high-risk hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation not prescribed anticoagulation: a randomized, controlled trial (AF …
G Piazza, S Hurwitz, CE Galvin, L Harrigan… - European Heart …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Aims Despite widely available risk stratification tools, safe and effective anticoagulant
options, and guideline recommendations, anticoagulation for stroke prevention in atrial …
options, and guideline recommendations, anticoagulation for stroke prevention in atrial …