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Atrial Fibrillation
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EQUAL-AF is an observational feasibility study which will determine if there is a long-term effect of bleeding for patients diagnosed with AF, who are taking anticoagulants. The investigators will use three validated questionnaires/PROMs (AFEQT, EQ5D-3L, and PACT-Q) to gather data from a patient perspective. Patients will complete all questionnaires no more than 4 weeks following a bleed and a second time 3 months later. As this study tests feasibility, progression criteria will apply. The primary objective is to assess recruitment success to ensure that the patient population is accessible and willing to engage with the research team. Additionally, the investigators will look to identify the need for a specific bleeding PROM which will assess long-term quality of life impact for patients experiencing bleeds while anticoagulated.
Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.
The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:
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