January 1, 2011Open Access
View Full PaperManagement of atrial fibrillation-0
Key Result
This review provides a concise overview of the management of atrial fibrillation, referencing the recent evidence-based NICE National Clinical Guidelines.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation
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Intervention
Management of atrial fibrillation based on NICE National Clinical Guidelines
Provides a concise overview of the management of atrial fibrillation with reference to NICE guidelines.
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition of genuine clinical concern. This arrhythmia increases patient morbidity and mortality, most notably due to stroke, thromboembolism and heart failure. Consequentially, there is a strong impetus to acquire a greater understanding of its natural history and course in order to provide crucial evidence-based treatment and resource allocation in the future. The objective of this review article is to present a concise overview of the management of AF, with reference to the recent evidence-based National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) National Clinical Guidelines for the management of AF.