Prescribing Patterns of Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.

Jorge L ReyesCharles A HerzogHeng YanNicholas S Roetker James B Wetmore

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics (2022)

DOAC prescriptions, particularly apixaban, increased over time and gradually displaced warfarin. The total number of patients with AF and CKD receiving anticoagulation increased over time. Cardiologists increased DOAC prescriptions more rapidly than non-cardiologists.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
oral anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
chronic kidney disease
venous thromboembolism
end stage renal disease
primary care
electronic health record