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Atrial fibrillation diagnosis and assessment - clinical fact sheet & MCQ
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common and significantly impacts mortality, contributing to as many as 1 in 10 deaths in Australia. This FastTrack is the first of two, focusing on the diagnosis and management of AF, from the recommendations on opportunistic screening to identifying comorbidities and precipitating factors. Complete the quiz to earn 30mins EA and 30mins RP CPD.
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Atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention: we can do better
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance
Too many patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and an elevated risk of stroke are missing out on appropriate long-term anticoagulation, and this puts them at unacceptable risk of catastrophic stroke and death. This makes early detection, use of validated stroke and bleeding risk assessment tools, and prompt initiation of anticoagulation essential.