Untreated atrial fibrillation in the United Kingdom: Understanding the barriers and treatment options
Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation in the United Kingdom
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports targeted education on AF risk stratification; leaves open whether interventions increase appropriate anticoagulation rates.
Structured PICO
P
Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation in the United Kingdom
I
Intervention
Oral anticoagulation
This review highlights the barriers to oral anticoagulation prescription in UK patients with atrial fibrillation, emphasizing the need for better physician education on risk stratification.
Cite This Study
Barra et al. (2014) studied this question.