The Move Towards Full Implementation Of The Nice Guidelines For Stroke Prevention In Atrial Fibrillation: The Potential Cost And Clinical Impact

Updated treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation (AF) have been released by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom and highlight a current shortfall in the prescribing of anticoagulants to patients with AF despite the importance of stroke prevention. A model was designed for use as a planning tool for Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) looking to budget for the future move towards full implementation of the NICE guidelines.
Source: Value in Health - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Source Type: research