Association of Depression and Adherence to Oral Anticoagulation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.

Matthew E Lapa Gretchen M Swabe Jared W Magnani

Published in: Journal of the American Heart Association (2023)

We identified an association between depression and decreased adherence to DOACs but not warfarin in individuals with AF. Recognizing depression in AF may guide interventions to improve anticoagulation adherence and reduce stroke risk.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
direct oral anticoagulants
depressive symptoms
venous thromboembolism
sleep quality
oral anticoagulants
physical activity
type diabetes
blood brain barrier