A report from a multidisciplinary alliance has made a compelling case for a coordinated plan
in Europe to reduce the health, social and economic burdens of stroke related to atrial
fibrillation (AF). The group comprises eminent cardiologists, neurologists, a health
economists, hospital pharmacists, a haematologist and representatives from patient
organisations.
How Can We Avoid a Stroke Crisis? has been endorsed by 17 medical and patient
organisations, including the European Primary Care Cardiovascular Society. Its aim is to
highlight to European policy makers the need to achieve earlier diagnosis and better
management of AF across Europe, with the ultimate goal of reducing the risk of stroke in
patients with AF. The key points summarised in the report are shown in table 1.
