PRIMARY CARE: GPs in Milton Keynes will start an early detection of atrial fibrillation pilot this month by carrying out screening as part of the patient Health Check programme.
The Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group estimates that the scheme could prevent 60 strokes per year.
Acting chief officer Matthew Webb said: “It is believed there are over 1,000 potentially undiagnosed cases of atrial fibrillation.”
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PERFORMANCE: A telephone line and email account could be set up for GPs in Milton Keynes to raise concerns on behalf of their patients.
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