Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment: Rural and Urban Trends in Medicare Beneficiaries.

Faye L NorbyPamela L LutseyNathan D ShippeeLin Y ChenCarrie Henning-SmithAlvaro AlonsoRob F WalkerAaron R Folsom

Published in: American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions (2021)

Among Medicare beneficiaries with AF, anticoagulation use was low but increased over time with the introduction of DOACs. Rural beneficiaries were less likely to receive a DOAC.

Keyphrases

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