NOACs Clinical Brief Series – QI&CPD – Category 2

Anticoagulation is an effective means of preventing the majority of ischaemic strokes in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). This 4-part series examines oral anticoagulation in NVAF, explores the rationale for urgency in anticoagulation and the important role played by the GP, evaluates the efficacy and safety of the NOACs and explores the GP’s role in optimising medication compliance and adherence and then uses a case study to explore important issues around OAC optimisation.