AF and stroke prevention: case finding in primary care

Publication date: Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Contributor(s): Dr Matthew Fay
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest sustained cardiac dysrhythmia, but is asymptomatic in about one quarter of patients. Case finding with subsequent assessment of the risk of stroke and bleeding are essential to ensure that the right patients receive appropriate intervention with oral anticoagulation.