Improving the Management of Atrial Fibrillation in General Practice: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the commonest arrhythmias observed in general practice. The thromboembolic complications of AF include transient ischemic attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism. Early recognition of AF can lead to early intervention with managing the risks of these complications.

Objective

The primary aim of this study is to investigate if patients are managed in general practice according to current national guidelines. In addition, the study will evaluate the impact of direct oral anticoagulant use with respect to AF complications in a real-world dataset. The secondary aims of the study are to develop a dashboard that will allow monitoring the management of AF in general practice and evaluate the usability of the dashboard.

Methods

The

SUBMITTER: de Lusignan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7683254 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature