title: Updated NICE guideline: management of atrial fibrillation (2014).
abstract: There is significant progress made in the field of atrial fibrillation, especially regarding stroke stratification, novel pharmacological agents and interventions for improving symptom control. The Updated NICE Guideline for management of 2014 reflects that and provided an up-to-date appraisal regarding atrial fibrillation treatment, management with consideration to overall healthcare cost economics. It emphasizes the need for individualized, patient-centered package of care, and an robust stroke and bleeding risk before decision regarding choice of oral anticoagulation to be made.
authors: University of Birmingham Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH, UK.
authors: Keitaro
authors: K
authors: Senoo
authors: Yee Cheng
authors: YC
authors: Lau
authors: Gregory Yh
authors: GY
authors: Lip
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics; D003657:Decision Making; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: atrial fibrillation; guideline; ischaemic stroke prevention; risk stratification; symptom management