COMMUNITY pharmacists atrial fibrillation awareness week: Community pharmacists can play a major role in atrial fibrillation week by holding awareness/screening events to provide information and free checks for AF.
This year's event, with the theme Preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation - It's a no-brainer, is being held from 16th-22nd September.
AF affects more than half a million Australians and for people living with AF, the risk of stroke is five-to-seven times greater than the general population. Early diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial to reducing the risk of stroke.
According to the Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation, atrial fibrillation has been estimated to affect 6 per cent of Australian men and 5 per cent of Australian women aged 55 years and over.
REGISTER HERE for the 2019 AF Awareness Week, or visit www.hearts4heart.org.au/register, email info@hearts4heart.org.au or phone 1300 343 278 for more information.
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