Pharmacists detecting atrial fibrillation in general practice: a qualitative focus group study.

Vilius SavickasEmma L VealeSukvinder K BhamraAdrian J StewartAlistair MathieSarah Corlett

Published in: BJGP open (2020)

The findings of this study support the introduction of pharmacist-led AF screening programmes in general practice surgeries. Commissioners should consider the added value of utilising CPs and focus on the delivery of AF screening within an integrated service.

Keyphrases

general practice
atrial fibrillation
primary care
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
catheter ablation
mental health
left atrial appendage
heart failure
direct oral anticoagulants
percutaneous coronary intervention
coronary artery disease
acute coronary syndrome
left ventricular