Resources
For Patients
Starting Anticoagulation with Jack videos
Treatment options for patients provided by the Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA)
The Stroke Association’s AF Information leaflet; accessible in various formats including large print and braille
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) information about AF
Atrial Fibrillation information listed on the Patient Information website
For Prescribers
Patient management should be individualised with reference to the BNF, relevant drug SPCs and other national drug prescribing information.
https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/direct-acting-oral-anticoagulants-doacs-reminder-of-bleeding-risk-including-availability-of-reversal-agents
EHRA Practical Guide (2021) to NOAC use in AF
Resources for health professionals provided by the Stroke Association
Northern England Clinical Network NOAC Alert Card
The National AF Toolkit at the time of accessing (May 2021) is yet to be updated following the recent publication of NICE AF NG196.