Review Management of Patients on Aspirin for Stroke Prevention

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Review Management of Patients on Aspirin for Stroke Prevention

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More effective protection against stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation, by SPAF Academy in partnership with the Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) and Arrhythmia Alliance (AA)

- Every year in the UK 110,000 people suffer a stroke; 15% as a result of atrial fibrillation (AF).
- Those with AF are five times more likely to have a stroke than non-AF patients.
- AF-related strokes are more likely to be severe, disabling and fatal compared with those caused by other factors.
- Oral anticoagulation is about three times more effective than aspirin in preventing AF-related stroke; the risk of major bleeding is no different between the two, particularly in the elderly.

This petition calls for
All patients on aspirin for AF-related stroke prevention to have their management reviewed by their Doctor as a matter of priority

For further information visit www.spafacademy.org.uk, www.atrialfibrillation.org.uk and www.heartrhythmcharity.org.uk

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