title: [A structured multidisciplinary approach ensures correct anticoagulation therapy to patients with atrial fibrillation].
abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and mortality. Anticoagulation therapy reduces the risk of stroke in patients with AF. In a structured multidisciplinary AF-clinic correct anticoagulation treatment according to guidelines was achieved in 99% (170 out of 172 patients) compared to 79% (143 out of 179 patients) in the "usual care" period (p < 0.001). We propose establishment of structured multidisciplinary AF-clinics in Denmark to ensure optimal antithrombotic treatment and adherence to current guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Hjertemedicinsk Afdeling, Regionshospitalet Viborg, Heibergs Allé 4, 8800 Viborg. andialbe@rm.dk.
authors.forename: Andi Eie
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Albertsen
authors.forename: Eric Døssing
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Mønning
authors.forename: Bent Roni Ranghøj
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.forename: Dorthe Svenstrup
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Møller
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003718:Denmark; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants