Factors Correlated with Anticoagulation Choice in Primary Care Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and High Stroke Risk.

Chien-Hsiang WengHsu-Ko KuoBenjamin AhoEdward D McGookinPhilip A Chan

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2024)

-VASc scores are factors associated with greater warfarin usage, while patients taking over five daily medications are more likely to be prescribed DOACs.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
primary care
end stage renal disease
direct oral anticoagulants
venous thromboembolism
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
prognostic factors
oral anticoagulants
decision making