Atrial fibrillation | | |
(0.35 GBP per weighted head of total population on books) |
To implement a robust protocol for the identification, diagnosis, and appropriate management of people with AF Review benchmarked data All patients aged 65 years, not already with a diagnosis of AF, to have pulse, rate, and rhythm recorded Ensure that all patients found to have an irregular pulse are offered a 12-lead ECG Ensure patients are offered an explanation as to why their pulse, rate, and rhythm, are checked
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Names of the clinical and administrative leads responsible for AF management Number of patients recorded as having AF on computer records Number of patients aged 65 years not already diagnosed with AF with a recording of pulse, both rate and rhythm, in the last 12 months Number of patients found to have an irregular pulse who have been offered a 12-lead ECG Percentage of patients recorded having been told why their rate and rhythm is checked regularly Number of patients referred to or offered anticoagulation services as per QOF requirements
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Hypertension | | |
(0.25 GBP per weighted head of population) |
To implement a robust protocol for the identification, diagnosis and appropriate management of people with high blood pressure Review benchmarked data Increase detection of hypertension Ensure that all patients with a BP reading >140/90 mmHg have a 24-hour ambulatory or home BP monitoring
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Names of the clinical administrative leads responsible for hypertension management Number of patients recorded as having hypertension on computer records Number of patients found to have BP >140/90 mmHg who have been offered a 24-hour ambulatory or home BP monitoring Number/percentage of people aged 40 years who have had their BP recorded in the last 5 years
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