Adherence, knowledge, and perception about oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk for thromboembolic events after radiofrequency ablation.

There remains a huge unmet need to follow-up and educate patients with atrial fibrillation, focusing on good knowledge and correct perception of the advantages and disadvantages of oral anticoagulants. Our results suggest that increased knowledge and satisfaction rates might have a positive impact on adherence to oral anticoagulants.