RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Parry, Nicola
T1 Changes in Management of Atrial Fibrillation since 2010 ESC Guidelines Update
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 12
SP 20
OP 21
DO 10.1177/155989771312010
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/12/20.abstract
AB This article discusses results from a European study, demonstrating that although the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) has changed based on updated guidelines, many continue to experience symptoms, highlighting the need to improve the management of this patient population. The Prevention of Thromboembolic Events - European Registry in Atrial Fibrillation [PREFER in AF] is a multicenter study conducted across seven countries in Europe, comprising a prospective, observational disease registry. The study was designed to determine the extent to which publication of the 2010 European Society of Cardiology guidelines has affected clinical behavior in Europe.