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: Berti, D., Moors, E., Moons, P., Heidbuchel, H. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research
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