Clinical and budget impacts of changes in oral anticoagulation prescribing for atrial fibrillation.

Andi OrlowskiChris P GaleRachel AshtonBruno PetrungaroRuth SlaterRamesh NadarajahJ Campbell CowanJackie BuckWayne SmithJianhua Wu

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2020)

Despite nearly one million additional DOAC prescriptions and substantial associated spending in the latter part of this study, the decline in AF-related stroke led to incremental savings at the national level.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
direct oral anticoagulants
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
primary care
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
quality improvement
venous thromboembolism
emergency department
acute coronary syndrome
brain injury
electronic health record