Prevalence and antithrombotic management of atrial fibrillation in hospitalised patients

Conclusions This hospital-based study revealed high AF prevalence rates (16.8%). Patients with AF were present in all hospital zones and almost all patients were at high risk for stroke. Anticoagulation management was likely inappropriate in 48.7%, indicating the need for better guideline implementation initiatives to guarantee hospital-wide optimised care for patients with AF.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research