Resources available to support staff in identifying Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 8th April 2022
Posters available to print
Pfizer have produced two posters aimed at supporting customers (and staff) which can be downloaded here:
Recognising the symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. There are approximately 1.4 million people in the UK with AF; people with AF are at increased risk of a stroke.
How to monitor heart rate and rhythm
A simple pulse check can help keep an eye on heart rate. Baseline pulse and normal rhythm
can be measured first thing in the morning and before going to bed. This is known as resting heart rate. A resting heart rate should beat evenly, like the ticking of a clock, with 60 to 100 beats per minute (bmp).