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- Title
Atrial fibrillation: an update on care provision.
- Authors
Chalkley, Sarah
- Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, increasing mortality and impairing quality of life (Khaykin, 2007). The publication of chapter 8 of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease (DH, 2005), and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines (NICE, 2006) have highlighted the importance of individualized case management in the treatment of AF. This article will summarize recommendations in the management of AF in relation to the NSF and NICE guidelines and assess the implications for practice. The associated symptoms, risk factors and classification of each type of AF will be defined. Different investigations will be discussed in relation to symptoms of AF, highlighting treatment options specific to each presentation. Consistent and effective management of AF can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life and be cost-effective for health care providers.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; ATRIAL fibrillation; ATRIAL arrhythmias; CORONARY disease; HEART diseases; GREAT Britain. National Service Framework
- Publication
British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 2008, Vol 3, Issue 2, p63
- ISSN
1749-6403
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjca.2008.3.2.28208