Atrial fibrillation in low-and middle-income countries: a narrative review
Preventing premature non-communicable disease mortality necessitates a thorough review
of one of the most important risk factors for stroke, which is atrial fibrillation (AF). The latter …
of one of the most important risk factors for stroke, which is atrial fibrillation (AF). The latter …
Patients' and clinicians' perceptions of oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation: a systematic narrative review and meta-analysis
YM Osasu, R Cooper, C Mitchell - BMC family practice, 2021 - Springer
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of developing a stroke by 20%. AF
related strokes are associated with greater morbidity. Historically, warfarin was the …
related strokes are associated with greater morbidity. Historically, warfarin was the …
The impact of atrial fibrillation and long-term oral anticoagulant use on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: A 12-year evaluation of the prospective Brazilian Study …
Background Atrial fibrillation is a predictor of poor prognosis after stroke. Aims To evaluate
atrial fibrillation and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in a stroke cohort with low …
atrial fibrillation and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in a stroke cohort with low …
Managing uncertainty: physicians' decision making for stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation and intracerebral hemorrhage
E Ivany, RR Lotto, GYH Lip… - Thrombosis and …, 2022 - thieme-connect.com
Background Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) post-intracerebral
hemorrhage (ICH) is an area of clinical equipoise. Little is known about the tools and …
hemorrhage (ICH) is an area of clinical equipoise. Little is known about the tools and …
Health care professionals' perceptions about atrial fibrillation care in the Brazilian public primary care system: a mixed-methods study
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) negatively impacts health systems worldwide. We aimed to
capture perceptions of and barriers and facilitators for AF care in Brazilian primary care units …
capture perceptions of and barriers and facilitators for AF care in Brazilian primary care units …
Heart Rhythm Society Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence Study: A survey analysis of stakeholder practices, needs, and barriers
RK Sandhu, A Seiler, CJ Johnson, TJ Bunch… - Heart Rhythm, 2022 - Elsevier
Background An integrated, coordinated, and patient-centered approach to atrial fibrillation
(AF) care delivery may improve outcomes and reduce cost. Objective The purpose of this …
(AF) care delivery may improve outcomes and reduce cost. Objective The purpose of this …
[PDF][PDF] Trends in oral anticoagulant use–A 10-year retrospective analysis from a general medicine department of a tertiary care hospital in south India
VV Thomas, A Lenin, TK George… - Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: The prescribing practice of newer oral anticoagulants (NOACs) has not been
adequately studied in the Indian scenario. Aims: We aimed to describe the prescribing …
adequately studied in the Indian scenario. Aims: We aimed to describe the prescribing …
In a large primary care data set, the CHA2DS2-VASc score leads to an almost universal recommendation for anticoagulation treatment in those aged ≥65 years with …
JJ Orchard, K Giskes, JW Orchard… - European Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
From 2012 to 2016, the oral anticoagulant (OAC) treatment determination for atrial fibrillation
(AF) patients moved from the CHADS2 score to the CHA2DS2-VASc score. A data set …
(AF) patients moved from the CHADS2 score to the CHA2DS2-VASc score. A data set …
Practices, beliefs, and attitudes of clinicians in prescribing direct oral anticoagulants for obese adults with atrial fibrillation: a qualitative study
F Shaikh, R Wynne, RL Castelino, SC Inglis… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) and obesity affect over 60 and 650 million people,
respectively. Aim This study aimed to explore clinician practices, beliefs, and attitudes …
respectively. Aim This study aimed to explore clinician practices, beliefs, and attitudes …
A retrospective study on the evaluation of the appropriateness of oral anticoagulant therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation
Y Qian, J Zhang, J Li, Z Weng - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing, and effective
anticoagulation therapy can prevent adverse events. Selecting the appropriate OAC based …
anticoagulation therapy can prevent adverse events. Selecting the appropriate OAC based …