Clinical Pathway for People with Atrial Fibrillation or At Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

This clinical pathway has been prepared to support providers, public health commissioners and NHS commissioners to develop services and improve clinical practice for people with, or at risk of, atrial fibrillation (AF). It is hoped that it will prove to be a practical guide that will help to encourage discussion and collaboration between different stakeholders and help to deliver clinically effective and coordinated holistic services for people with AF or at risk of AF across the full pathway of care. This pathway focuses on the standard of care that one would expect to receive if suspected of AF or following a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. It is also designed to support those stakeholders interested in, and working towards, a reduction in AF-related strokes. It does not, however, comprehensively cover every single clinical anomaly that may arise in clinical practice.