Key result
The Primary Care AF service significantly increased the proportion of eligible high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulation from 77% to 95% (p<0.0001).
Why the study?
Does a consultant-led Primary Care AF service improve anticoagulation uptake in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation?
Population
1579 high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation with suboptimal anticoagulation from 56 general…
Comparison
Primary Care AF service, a four-phase protocol… vs Pre-intervention standard of care.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
195 (185-606) days for follow-up audit
Authors
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Supports primary care AF services for anticoagulation uptake; leaves open effects on stroke outcomes pending randomized trials.
Observational (n=1,579)
Yes
Does a consultant-led Primary Care AF service improve anticoagulation uptake in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation?
Absolute Event Rate: 95% vs 77%
p-value: p=<0.0001
A consultant-led primary care service significantly improved the uptake of oral anticoagulation in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation.
Das et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Atrial fibrillation (n=1,579). Primary Care AF (PCAF) service vs. Pre-intervention (baseline) was evaluated on Proportion of eligible patients receiving anticoagulation (p=<0.0001). The Primary Care AF service significantly increased the proportion of eligible high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulation from 77% to 95% (p<0.0001).
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