Use of antithrombotics in atrial fibrillation in Africa, Europe, Asia and South America: Insights from the International RealiseAF Survey.

CONCLUSION: There is substantial deviation from international guidelines in antithrombotic use for AF in routine clinical practice, with overuse and underuse of antithrombotics in about 50% of the cases and important geographical differences. These findings emphasize the need for improved medical education worldwide and a better understanding of geographical disparities in the implementation of guidelines. PMID: 24556189 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases - February 17, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gamra H, Murin J, Chiang CE, Naditch-Brûlé L, Brette S, Steg PG, RealiseAF investigators Tags: Arch Cardiovasc Dis Source Type: research