Services Database AF Screening
Service ID
90000
Description
From 2nd June - 15th July 2014, 57 pharmacies conducted testing for atrial fibrillation (AF) within their local community.
Together, they tested 1,800 people with a mean age of 60 years for the presence of AF. In 388 subjects (22%) the AFIB symbol appeared during blood pressure measurement with the WatchBP Home A suggesting the presence of AF.
From 50 patients (3%) it was already known by their GP that AF was present. The remaining 338 were referred to their GP for further investigation.
Overall, community pharmacy study reported that there were cases with undetected low blood pressure, high blood pressure, people on anti-hypertensives with low blood pressure. Also, there were cases of people with arrhythmias, bradycardia and tachycardia. This study showed that community pharmacy is a trusted setting for providing cardiochecks as well as traditional healthchecks.
Location of service
North East London LPC
Commissioner
Other: Not known.
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Other
Service type
Cardiovascular
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Not known.
