Even when people with AF are correctly diagnosed and treatment initiated, strokes still can, and do, occur.
A high quality anticoagulation service allows people with AF to be supported with their choice of anticoagulation, to self-monitor their INR if on Warfarin, and provides education on access and adherence to treatment.
The resources in this section will help you review and improve your anticoagulation service.
Featured Resources
NICE – Patient Decision Aid
Atrial fibrillation: medicines to help reduce your risk of a stroke – what are the options? This information is intended to help ... read more
London Stroke Clinical Network Checklist Link
The London Stroke Clinical Network has produced a checklist for excellence in anticoagulation which can be used to benchmark your service. read more
Self-monitoring of INR in Warfarin management of patients with Atrial Fibrillation
The aim of this evaluation was to determine the effectiveness, acceptability and practicalities of the introduction of a read more
Innovation Agency Case Study – Warfarin Patients Self-Monitoring
Patients in East Lancashire are using technology and an app to monitor their atrial fibrillation (AF) at home. Around 200 people are ... read more