A consultant‐led anticoagulation review of all patients in one clinical commissioning group to prevent atrial fibrillation related stroke

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Authors

Antony D. Grayson · Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust

Fiona Garnett · NHS Bradford Districts Clinical Commissioning Group

Matthew Davies · NHS Bradford Districts Clinical Commissioning Group

Neil Connor · Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust

Carol Hughes · Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust

John P. Cooper · Bedford Hospital

Abstract

Through comprehensive audit, BCCG have been able to ensure that patients with AF are appropriately anticoagulated in 80% of their catchment population. This has improved anticoagulation to prevent AF-related stroke.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Clinical Practice

Volume 74, Issue 4, pp. e13465-e13465

DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13465

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