Preventability of serious thromboembolic and bleeding events related to the use of oral anticoagulants: a prospective study.

Anne-Laure SennesaelAnne-Sophie LarockBérangère DevaletValérie MathieuxFranck VerschurenXavier MuschartOlivia DalleurJean-Michel DognéAnne Spinewine

Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2018)

More than half of serious ADRs were potentially preventable for both DOACs and VKAs. Interventions focusing on prescribing, patient education and continuity of care should help improve the use of DOACs in practice.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
oral anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
adverse drug
healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
palliative care
physical activity
case report
electronic health record
drug induced
venous thromboembolism
pain management