Resources
These resources bring together methodologies, resources and support for commissioners and clinicians.
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Independent evaluation of the AHSN Network mobile ECG roll-out programme
The national roll out of mobile ECG devices by Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) was born out of a system-wide procurement ... read more
Clinical guide for the management of anticoagulant services during the coronavirus pandemic
Anticoagulant services may not seem to be in the frontline with coronavirus but we do have a key role in continuing to keep patients on read more
Public Health England CVD Ambitions
A new coalition led by Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England has announced the first ever national ambitions to improve the ... read more
Overview of AF Management
Examples of clinical guidance relating to Atrial Fibrillation stroke prevention. This includes an overview of AF Management from the ... read more
Key requirements for the specialist anticoagulant pharmacist
Key requirements for the specialist anticoagulant pharmacist or other suitably qualified clinician (over and above standard ... read more
Template – AF Virtual Clinic Service Spec
Service Specifications read more
Virtual Clinics Webinar – FAQs
Virtual Clinics Webinar - FAQs read more
NHS Stroke action will save hundreds of lives
A new £9 million programme to spot heart conditions earlier will save at least 200 lives and offer protection to thousands more, NHS ... read more
Promoting adherence during anticoagulant therapy
Here is a road map of the different points that adherence support can be provided during a patient’s Adherence to journey following ... read more
Atrial fibrillation: time for active case finding
Substantial evidence has now accrued to robustly support systematic case finding using pulse regularity checks in general practice to ... read more
Quality and Outcomes Framework, Achievement, prevalence and exceptions data 2018-19 PAS
The objective of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is to improve the quality of care patients are given by rewarding practices ... read more
Effectiveness of Systematic Screening for the Detection of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ... read more
A Randomised Controlled Trial and Cost-Effectiveness Study of Systematic Screening – The SAFE Study
To determine the most cost-effective method of screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) in the population aged 65 years and over, as well read more
Keele Anticoagulation Therapy Decision Making
This decision support tool is designed to assist UK healthcare professionals in the appropriate prescribing of anticoagulation therapy ... read more
SDM Magic North – AF Decision Aids
Shared Decision Making Magic North is a website that includes numerous resources and external links to decision aids for Atrial Fibrillation. read more
NHS Standard Contract
NHS Standard Contract 2019/20 Particulars (Shorter Form). Published: March 2019 read more
Primary Care Intelligence Packs
This guidance is for commissioners, public health directors and others involved in the local planning and provision of services and ... read more
Thrombosis UK
Thrombosis UK is a leader in identifying, informing and partnering the NHS, healthcare providers and individuals to work to improve ... read more
Stroke Association
Stroke Association support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. Providing specialist support, fund critical research and ... read more
NICE AF Management Guidance
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in adults. It aims to ensure that people receive the best management ... read more
Lead-I ECG devices for detecting symptomatic atrial fibrillation using single time point testing in primary care
Evidence-based recommendations on lead-I electrocardiogram (ECG) devices (imPulse, Kardia Mobile, MyDiagnostick and Zenicor-ECG) for ... read more
Atrial fibrillation prevalence estimates for local populations
Gov.uk website that estimates of the number of people with atrial fibrillation in GP practices and clinical commissioning group (CCG) ... read more
EHRA Key references on atrial fibrillation: medical therapy, anticoagulation and device therapy
2012 focused update of the ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation: an update of the 2010 ESC Guidelines for the ... read more
Atrial Fibrillation (Management of) Guidelines
Despite good progress in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), this arrhythmia remains one of the major causes of ... read more
BHF Link – checking your pulse
How to check your pulse. You may be able to tell if you have a regular or irregular heart beat by checking your pulse. This is ... read more
BHF Link
BHF’s vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. A world without heartbreak. read more
European Heart Rhythm Association Link
afibmatters.org – your all-in-one resource for everything to do with atrial fibrillation. read more
CoaguChek – Because it’s my life Link
Anticoagulation Point of Care at Roche Diagnostics is committed to providing support in the NHS domains of the operating framework, and read more
Know Your Pulse PDF Link
Know Your Pulse PDF Handout – Arrhythmia Alliance read more
QOF Data Link
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is a voluntary annual reward and incentive programme for all GP surgeries in England, ... read more
National Patient Safety Alert Link
Learning from patient safety incidents. Why recording patient safety incidents is important for learning and how to report these ... read more
Arrhythmia Alliance – Rhythm Week Link
Every June, the Arrythmia Alliance organises Heart Rhythm Week, and the AF Association's International AF Awareness Week occurs every ... read more
Arrhythmia Alliance Link
A-A is a coalition of charities, patient groups, patients, carers, medical groups and allied professionals to promote timely and ... read more
Anticoagulation Europe Link
Anticoagulants are a type of drug that reduces the body’s ability to form clots in the blood. Search by all disease and ... read more
Service Specification for Primary Care Anticoagulation Locally Commissioned Service 2015-16
The primary care anticoagulation service in Camden is a local commissioned service (LCS) supported by clinical governance provided by ... read more
Information on Patient Self Testing Link
Patient self-testing and self-management of oral anti-coagulants with vitamin K antagonists. Availability of fully automated point of ... read more
AFA Healthcare Pioneers Report – Showcasing Best Practice In AF 2020
The AF Association – Healthcare Pioneers Report 2020 includes 17 case studies describing best practice to establish or grow existing ... read more
AFA Healthcare Pioneers Report – Showcasing Best Practice In AF 2018
The AF Association – Healthcare Pioneers Report 2018 includes 38 articles describing ways of finding patients with undiagnosed AF ... read more
AFA Healthcare Pioneers – Showcasing Best Practice In AF 2017
The case studies in this report are excellent examples of innovative, efficient and effective AF services. Commissioners across the NHS read more
AFA EU Healthcare Pioneers – Defining Best Practice In AF 2016
The 2016 EU Healthcare Pioneers Report captures the best practice principles and case studies to show ways to improve detection ... read more
AFA Healthcare Pioneers Report – Showcasing Best Practice In AF 2015
This report, which has been developed by the AF Association and endorsed by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Atrial Fibrillation ... read more
AFA Healthcare Pioneers Report – Showcasing Best Practice In AF 2019
The AF Association – Healthcare Pioneers Report 2019 includes 15 case studies describing best practice to establish or grow existing ... read more
Using mobile ECG devices to increase detection of AF
This paper outlines the experience and learning from one AHSN, aiming to review the feasibility of using mobile ECG devices in a range ... read more
Improving Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Outcomes: A Resource for Primary Care
The resources includes: Local data tools for exploring your current position with the ambitions for hypertension, atrial fibrillation ... read more
Improving the detection and management of AF in the North West Coast
The Innovation Agency (Academic Health Science Network for the North West Coast) has been one of a number of organisations to deliver ... read more
ESC CONGRESS 2019 – Rapid referral to a one-stop AF clinic
This case study was produced to assess the feasibility of screening by community pharmacists with onward referral to an innovative ... read more
Redbridge AF Improvement Scheme QOF Results
This study aims to assess the impact of a specialist pharmacist working as part of a multidisciplinary team on the improvement of ... read more
Innovation Agency Case Study – AF and Stroke Prevention for the North West Coast
Ongoing work to identify atrial fibrillation (AF) has led to more than 500 potential stokes being avoided, saving around £11.2m in NHS ... read more
Innovation Agency Case Study – Atrial Fibrillation Collaborative
The Innovation Agency created a North West Coast Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Collaborative to enable GPs to better identify patients with ... read more
Innovation Agency Case Study – Recruiting Firefighters to prevent strokes
A partnership with firefighters and clinical commissioners in Cheshire led to 201 people in 18 months being identified with ... read more
AF BJGP 2019 Robson
This case study discusses the symptomatic detection of AF using episodic manual or electronic pulse regularity checks with ... read more
Oxleas RCPsych Conference Mobile ECG Poster
This information poster discusses the use of single-lead ECGs. It evaluates the quality, the accuracy and compares the QTc of ... read more
AF detection in GSTT podiatry paper for podiatry now
This case study covers the importance of early detection and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors to help patients live longer. read more