Key result
Standard investigations were underutilized in patients with acute atrial fibrillation (echocardiography in 33%), with low rates of new anticoagulation (7 patients) and cardioversion (21 patients).
Why the study?
What are the current strategies used to investigate and manage acute atrial fibrillation in a district general hospital?
Observational (n=170)
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What are the current strategies used to investigate and manage acute atrial fibrillation in a district general hospital?
This study highlights a significant underutilization of standard investigations, anticoagulation, and cardioversion in the management of acute atrial fibrillation in a district general hospital setting.
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Underutilization of echocardiography, anticoagulation, and cardioversion in acute AF may signal care gaps; leaves open whether quality initiatives improve adherence in district hospitals.
Lip et al. (1994) conducted an observational in Acute atrial fibrillation (n=170). Current investigation and management strategies was evaluated on Current strategies used to investigate and manage acute atrial fibrillation in hospital. Standard investigations were underutilized in patients with acute atrial fibrillation (echocardiography in 33%), with low rates of new anticoagulation (7 patients) and cardioversion (21 patients).
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