Evaluating Physician Adherence to Antithrombotic Recommendations in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Pathway to Better Medical Education

Evaluating Physician Adherence to Antithrombotic Recommendations in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Pathway to Better Medical Education

Background: Atrial fibrillation is a major health problem due to the stroke risk associated with it. To reduce stroke risk, oral anticoagulants (OAC) are prescribed using the CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc (Congestive heart failure; Hypertension; Age ≥75 years; Diabetes M...

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Main Authors: Ştefan Cristian Vesa, Sonia Irina Vlaicu, Octavia Sabin, Vitalie Văcăraș, Sorin Crișan, Sabina Istratoaie, Fatuma Samantar, Daciana Elena Popa, Antonia Eugenia Macarie, Anca Dana Buzoianu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
stroke risk
adherence to anticoagulant treatment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/11/4008

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