Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for just over 1.3 % of GP encounters according BEACH data and is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in Australia. It is a condition that is often missed. As our population ages AF is becoming more common and is the leading cause of strokes. The management of AF has changed over the last few years with the introduction of NOAC’s and point of care warfarin testing.
Atrial Fibrillation (8656 downloads)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for just over 1.3 % of GP encounters according BEACH data and is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in Australia. It is a condition that is often missed. As our population ages AF is becoming more common and is the leading cause of strokes. The management of AF has changed over the last few years with the introduction of NOAC’s and point of care warfarin testing.
Atrial Fibrillation (8656 downloads)
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