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Changes in Use of Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Within a Primary Care Network...

Changes in Use of Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Within a Primary Care Network...

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Changes in Use of Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Within a Primary Care Network Associated with the Introduction of Direct Oral Anticoagulants

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Changes in Use of Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Within a Primary Care Network Associated with the Introduction of Direct Oral Anticoagulants

Publisher

United States: Elsevier Inc

Journal title

The American journal of cardiology, 2017-09, Vol.120 (5), p.786-791

Language

English

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United States: Elsevier Inc

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Contents

Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) and the decision to anticoagulate is a common problem faced by primary care physicians. Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is underutilized, despite its clear benefits with regards to stroke prevention. We examined OAC usage between 2010 and 2015, following the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and specifi...

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Changes in Use of Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Within a Primary Care Network Associated with the Introduction of Direct Oral Anticoagulants

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1917966932

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1917966932

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ISSN

0002-9149,1879-1913

E-ISSN

1879-1913

DOI

10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.05.055

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