Transesophageal Echocardiography for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

2398 High adherence to anticoagulation guidelines for stoke patients with atrial fibrillation at a regional NSW hospital

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF), a cause of heart arrythmia, is a risk factor for stroke. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] In 2018, the updated Australian Heart Foundation guidelines strongly recommended provision of anticoagulants to patients with AF to mitigate stroke risk. 8 Methods/Objectives This study aimed to determine the proportion of patients with AF who are managed effectively for the mitigation of stroke according to these guidelines.…”