Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines Pocketcard 2012

by American College of Chest Physicians; International Guidelines Center (Igc)

• ISBN13: 9780984899265
• ISBN10: 098489926X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-20
• Publisher: Atlasbooks Dist Serv

Summary

GUIDELINES Pocketcardsâ„¢ are multifold pocketcards containing society-endorsed, evidence-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practicing clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students. The Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation GUIDELINES Pocketcardâ„¢ is endorsed by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and based on the 9th Edition of Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains a CHADS2 risk assessment, detailed treatment recommendations and summary by risk, and drug therapy with a list of approved agents including dosing information. It provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including key points; CHADS2 score; antithrombotic treatment for AF with ACS, intracoronary stent, stable coronary artery disease, and a rhythm control strategy; cardioversion; mitral stenosis; antithrombotic treatment for atrial flutter; current medication tables with brand and generic names; and detailed drug information. Applications include point of care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.