Stroke and bleeding risk evaluation in atrial fibrillation: results of the European Heart Rhythm Association survey

The aim of this European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) survey was to assess clinical practice in relation to stroke and bleeding risk evaluation in atrial fibrillation, particularly regarding the use of risk evaluation schemes, among members of the EHRA electrophysiology (EP) research network. In this EP Wire survey, we have provided some insights into current practice in Europe for the use of these risk assessment schemes. There were some obvious practice differences. However, reassuring information on current practice in Europe was evident, but more focus on renal function is warranted, especially facing the fact that novel oral anticoagulants are used for antithrombotic therapy.

Source: Europace - May 5, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Larsen, T. B., Potpara, T., Dagres, N., Pison, L., Estner, H., Blomstrom-Lundqvist, C., Scientific Initiative Committee, European Heart Rhythm Association, Blomstrom-Lundqvist, Bongiorni, Chen, Dagres, Estner, Hernandez-Madrid, Hocini, Larsen, Pison, Potp Tags: EP WIRE Source Type: research