We aim to support Welsh Health Boards to initiate a sustainable approach to review the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk stroke.
Cardiff, Wales
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Atrial fibrillation causes 20% of strokes! If you or someone you know has atrial fibrillation, discuss anticoagulant medication with your GP, Practice Nurse or Pharmacist #stopastroke #atrialfibrillation #KnowYourPulse
We've added the All Wales AF Clinical Pathway to our website within the Clinical Resources section, you can take a look by clicking on the link stopastroke.co.uk/clinical-r… #stopastroke #atalstrôc #AF #knowyourpulse
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@cavgp we have 24 live pathways available for use, including pathways for Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Endocrinology. We also have 45 request pages, which advise on referral routes. Please contact us at @CV_HPathways for more information and access to the system.
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@CV_HPathways has today launched an new online resource for General Practitioners. This initiative helps Clinicians to save time by allowing access to a one-stop shop for the many services offered by @CV_UHB. @cavgp please get in touch to find out how to access the system.
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👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulations @CV_UHB @stop_stroke Dr Shakeel Ahmad, leading the way for #AF #strokeprevention in Wales. Great recognition!
The ‘Stop a Stroke’ project @CV_UHB is led by our next person to be celebrated at the #StrokeAwards - Dr Shakeel Ahmed
Support #stroke too: text ‘LASA5’ / ‘LASA10’ to 70500 to donate £5/£10 @UniSouthWales
We are very proud of Dr Shakeel Ahmad winning the @StrokeWales award for 'Professional Services to @stop_stroke project! Da iawn Shakeel!! @CV_UHB
Llongyfarchiadau Shakeel!!
Mae'r prosiect 'Atal Strôc' @CV_UHB yn cael ei arwain gan yr arbennigwr nesaf i ni ddathlu - Dr Shakeel Ahmed Cefnogwch strôc hefyd: LASA5 / LASA10 i 70500 i roi £5/£10 @UniSouthWales
Congratulations Shakeel!! @CAV_LenRichards @Fiona_Kinghorn @CV_UHB
The ‘Stop a Stroke’ project @CV_UHB is led by our next person to be celebrated at the #StrokeAwards - Dr Shakeel Ahmed
Support #stroke too: text ‘LASA5’ / ‘LASA10’ to 70500 to donate £5/£10 @UniSouthWales
We have updated our website to include some FAQ in the clinical resources section, take a look here stopastroke.co.uk/clinical-r…
#stopastroke #atalstrôc #AF
The Stop a Stroke team have developed a video to encourage patients with atrial fibrillation to speak to healthcare professionals regarding their anticoagulation. If you would like a copy of the video please contact the team at stopastroke.co.uk
The Stop a Stroke project aims to help people in Wales diagnosed with atrial fibrillation receive the most appropriate treatment. The Stop a Stroke project is developed in conjunction with @TheBHF #atrialfibrillation #AF #stopastroke
As populations age, the number of people with AF and the number of strokes is set to rise significantly. In 2013, stroke was responsible for 9% of all deaths in Europe. Find out more in a new expert-led White Paper: ow.ly/hEmJ30mIWGW #Afstroke #AFAwareWeek
Atrial fibrillation causes 20% of strokes! If you or someone you know has atrial fibrillation, discuss anticoagulant medication with your GP, Practice Nurse or Pharmacist #stopastroke #atrialfibrillation #KnowYourPulse
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As populations age, the number of people with AF and the number of strokes
is set to rise significantly. In 2013, stroke was responsible for 9% of all deaths
in Europe. Find out more in a new expert-led White Paper:
ow.ly/ZcUK30mISDg #Afstroke #AFAwareWeek
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AF affects 1.5 million people in the UK alone, with approximately 500,000 yet to be diagnosed
Know Your Pulse to Know Your Heart Rhythm – it could save your life
Find out more: knowyourpulse.org #AFAwareWeek
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One in four people over the age of 40 will develop AF in their lifetime. That is 25% of everyone over 40 years of age!
Know Your Pulse to Know Your Heart Rhythm – it could save your life
Read more: knowyourpulse.org #AFAwareWeek
Day 2 of AF Association Global #AFAwareWeek! Don’t forget the importance of knowing your pulse to know your heart rhythm: youtube.com/watch?v=K_KZlOSO… #KnowYourPulse
Every 15 seconds, someone suffers an AF-related stroke. HOWEVER, most AF-related strokes could be avoided with appropriate anticoagulation therapy.
Find out more: afa-international.org
#AFAwareWeek
We are getting so close to AF Association Global #AFAwareWeek! We want as many of you as possible to #KnowYourPulse with a simple pulse check. Watch this video and share/like/retweet this post to spread the word: youtube.com/watch?v=K_KZlOSO…
The Stop a Stroke project aims to support every Health Board across Wales to initiate a sustainable approach to reviewing the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of having a stroke. The project team are based at @CV_UHB please get in touch.