Simple Criteria, Yet the Dearth Utilization-Antithrombotic Management Practice among Atrial Fibrillation Patients at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia.
Mubarak HussenKindie WoubshetSeifu BachaWorku Ketema BededaPublished in: Cardiology research and practice (2024)
The study's findings in regard to antithrombotic usage and maintenance of appropriate antithrombotics for stroke prevention in our patients revealed a discrepancy between recommendations and practice. Therefore, we demand that patients with AF who meet the criteria utilize antithrombotics properly to prevent stroke. Warfarin-taking patients' subpar optimum anticoagulation has to be addressed. Lastly, we advocate proper CHA2DS2-VASc score utilization for nonvalvular heart disease. A regular INR follow-up is also advised for patients who have started taking warfarin.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- end stage renal disease
- oral anticoagulants
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- direct oral anticoagulants
- catheter ablation
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- heart failure
- primary care
- peritoneal dialysis
- pulmonary hypertension
- coronary artery disease
- blood brain barrier
- patient reported