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Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management

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Last updated:29th Jun 2021
Status: Live
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)


This guideline covers diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation in adults. It includes guidance on providing the best care and treatment for people with atrial fibrillation, including assessing and managing risks of stroke and bleeding.

The recommendations in this guideline were developed before the COVID-19 pandemic.

See the MHRA advice on warfarin and other anticoagulants – monitoring of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes reports of supratherapeutic anticoagulation with warfarin.


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