Occurrence and quality of anticoagulant treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation in primary health care in Sweden: a retrospective study on electronic patient records
1.Department of Medicine,Research Unit of General Practice, Karolinska Institutet,Stockholm,Sweden;2.Institute of Surgical Sciences,G?teborg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital,G?teborg,Sweden
Abstract:
Background
Chronic atrial fibrillation is a prevalent cardiac disorder. The literature indicates varying proportions of those treated with anticoagulants, and varying intensity of anticoagulation. Electronic patient records are providing us with clinical data concerning management of anticoagulant treatment in real-life practice that is useful for audits. We aimed to assess warfarin treatment for chronic atrial fibrillation in primary health care with regard to prevalence, incidence, the proportion treated and the quality of anticoagulation control.
