The task of developing ESC Guidelines covers not only the integration of the most recent
research, but also the creation of educational tools and implementation programmes for the …

Point‐of‐care testing (POCT) in haematology has seen a significant increase in both the
spectrum of tests available and the number of tests performed annually. POCT is frequently …

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AIM: To determine the reliability of international normalised ratio (INR) measurement in
primary care by practice nurses using near patient testing (NPT), in comparison with results …

Background Anticoagulants are more effective than antiplatelet agents at reducing stroke
risk in patients with atrial fibrillation, but whether this benefit outweighs the increased risk of …

Approximately 10% of ischemic strokes are associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) first diagnosed
at the time of stroke. Detecting asymptomatic AF would provide an opportunity to prevent …

Background Limited data are available on the characteristics, clinical management, and
outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke, from a worldwide perspective. The …

Objectives To assess whether screening improves the detection of atrial fibrillation (cluster
randomisation) and to compare systematic and opportunistic screening. Design Multicentred …

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality.
Patients with AF carry a fivefold increased risk of stroke and the risk of death from AF-…

Aims The relationship between outcomes and time after diagnosis for patients with non-valvular
atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is poorly defined, especially beyond the first year. Methods and …