Quality standard

List of quality statements

List of quality statements

Statement 1 Adults with non‑valvular atrial fibrillation and a CHA2DS2-VASC stroke risk score of 2 or above are offered anticoagulation.

Statement 2 Adults with atrial fibrillation are not prescribed aspirin as monotherapy for stroke prevention.

Statement 3 Adults with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed anticoagulation discuss the options with their healthcare professional at least once a year.

Statement 4 Adults with atrial fibrillation taking a vitamin K antagonist who have poor anticoagulation control have their anticoagulation reassessed.

Statement 5 Adults with atrial fibrillation whose treatment fails to control their symptoms are referred for specialised management within 4 weeks.

Statement 6 (developmental) Adults with atrial fibrillation on long‑term vitamin K antagonist therapy are supported to self‑manage with a coagulometer.