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Time Trends in Stroke Risk Management Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation in Australia Between 2011 –2019
This study examined management among Australian patients between 2011 –2019.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: K. Giskes, N. Lowres, J. Orchard, K. Hyun, C. Hespe, B. Freedman Source Type: research

Older People With Atrial Fibrillation and Hypertension Are at Higher Risk of Poor Blood Pressure Control in Australian Primary Care
This study explored factors that influence BP control in AF patients with hypertension managed in Australian primary care, with a focus on older age.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: R. Trivedi, T. Shaw, C. Chow, L. Laranjo Source Type: research

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Screening Within a Tertiary Hospital —A Baseline Study of Current Practice
This study aims to establish the current baseline of ECG practice within a hospital setting.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: S. Mahendran, C. Chow, A. Thiagalingam Source Type: research

Emergent readmission and long-term mortality risk after incident atrial fibrillation hospitalisation
Conclusion This study highlights the large burden of unplanned all-cause and cardiovascular-specific readmissions within 2 years after being hospitalised for incident AF and their associated adverse impact on mortality. Concomitant comorbidities are independently associated with unplanned hospitalisations and mortality, which supports integrated multidisciplinary management of comorbidities, along with AF-targeted treatments, to improve long-term outcomes in patients with AF.
Source: Heart - February 14, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Weber, C., Hung, J., Hickling, S., Li, I., Murray, K., Briffa, T. Tags: Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research

Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in a regional Victoria setting, findings from the crossroads studies (2001-2003 and  2016-2018)
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of AF among community-based participants in regional Victoria was similar to predominantly metropolitan-based studies, and was unchanged over time despite increased rates of risk factors. Electrocardiogram rhythm strip investigation was successfully utilised, and particularly benefited from physician overview.PMID:35938603 | DOI:10.1111/ajr.12914
Source: The Australian Journal of Rural Health - August 8, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: Kristen Glenister Leslie Bolitho Lisa Bourke David Simmons Source Type: research

Patient-Led Mass Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in the Older Population Using Handheld Electrocardiographic Devices Integrated With a Clinician-Coordinated Remote Central Monitoring System: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial and Process Evaluation
CONCLUSIONS: By incorporating an integrated health care approach involving patient empowerment, centralized clinician-coordinated ECG monitoring, and facilitation of primary care and specialist services, it is possible to diagnose and treat AF early to reduce stroke risk. This study will provide new information on how to implement AF screening using digital health technology practicably and feasibly for older and frail populations residing in the community.TRIAL REGISTRATION: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12621000184875; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=380877.INTERNAT...
Source: Rural Remote Health - February 1, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: Kam Cheong Wong Tu N Nguyen Simone Marschner Samual Turnbull Mason Jenner Burns Jia Yi Anna Ne Vishal Gopal Anupama Balasuriya Indrawansa Steven A Trankle Tim Usherwood Saurabh Kumar Richard I Lindley Clara K Chow Source Type: research

Application of Machine Learning Techniques to Identify Data Reliability and Factors Affecting Outcome After Stroke Using Electronic Administrative Records
Conclusion: Electronic administrative records from this cohort produced reliable outcome prediction and identified clinically appropriate factors negatively impacting most outcome variables following hospital admission with stroke. This presents a means of future identification of modifiable factors associated with patient discharge destination. This may potentially aid in patient selection for certain interventions and aid in better patient and clinician education regarding expected discharge outcomes.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - September 27, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Appropriateness of inpatient dosing of direct oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation
The objective was to determine the rates of inappropriate inpatient DOAC dosing in AF and identifying its associated underlying factors. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study from December 2013 to November 2019 across six South Australian public hospitals utilising a centralised electronic health record. Multivariate analysis was used to identify factors associated with underdosing of patients prescribed apixaban. Of 1882 inpatients, 544 (28.9  %) were inappropriately dosed. Underdosing was the most common form of inappropriate dosing with rates of 22.9 % (n = 295), 7.1 % (n = 7), and 25.1 % (n...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - July 24, 2021 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Ten-Year Trends in the Use of Oral Anticoagulants in Australian General Practice Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Conclusions: Over the 10 years, OAC prescribing in high stroke risk patients with AF increased by one-third. There was considerable variation in OAC prescribing between general practices.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - March 23, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

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