Joint Latent Class Analysis of Oral Anticoagulation Use and Risk of Stroke or Systemic Thromboembolism in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
Nemin ChenNico GabrielMaria M BrooksInmaculada HernandezPublished in: American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions (2021)
Late initiators and late discontinuers had a higher risk of stroke or TE than continuous users. Early initiation and continuous OAC use is important in preventing stroke and TE among patients diagnosed with AF.