Recognising and managing atrial fibrillation in the community.

This article outlines methods for detecting AF in the community and provides an overview of current treatment options, including the newer anti-coagulant agents. The importance of assessing stroke risk and conveying this risk to those with AF is essential. Community health professionals play an important role in monitoring, treating and managing AF within the community setting and supporting and educating the patient in minimising the risk of serious thromboembolic complications such as stroke. PMID: 25184894 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: British Journal of Community Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Br J Community Nurs Source Type: research