Differences in Preferences Between Clinicians and Patients for the Use and Dosing of Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation

Differences in Preferences Between Clinicians and Patients for the Use and Dosing of Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation

Background Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are effective in reducing the stroke risk for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation if prescribed at the labeled dose, yet underdosing is frequent. Little is known about clinician knowledge and patient or clinician preferences for DOAC dosing. Me...

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Main Authors: Jennifer A. Rymer, Laura Webb, Debbe McCall, Mellanie T. Hills, Tracy Y. Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Subjects:
anticoagulation
atrial fibrillation
direct oral anticoagulants
shared decision making
underdosing
Online Access:https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.120.020697

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