People living with a potentially fatal heart rhythm disorder known as Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are missing out or are struggling to access treatment due to a huge backlog in NHS services caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. AF Association, as part of Global AF Aware Week (15-21 November), are calling for improved access as there is […]
AF Association reminds patients that ‘AF won’t wait’ on Global AF Aware Week: The Atrial Fibrillation Association is reminding people that healthcare services remain open for those who need them this Global AF Aware Week (16-22 November, 2020) following a worrying increase in the number of excess acute cardiovascular deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic — indicating […]
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers Report: Showcasing best practice in AF 2021: Today, to mark the start of Global AF Aware Week 2020, the AF Association has published its annual Healthcare Pioneers Report. Each year, the Healthcare Pioneers Report showcases the most innovative approaches to detecting and managing atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim is to provide models […]
Thousands of people with Atrial Fibrillation are not being diagnosed because doctors are pushed for time and are not carrying out simple pulse checks, says Professor Camm, professor of clinical cardiology based at St George’s, University of London, and an international renowned expert in atrial fibrillation. He is also President of Arrhythmia Alliance and a […]