Abstract 22: Impact of CHA2DS2-VASc Risk Factors on Anticoagulant Prescription in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the NCDR(R) PINNACLE Registry [Session Title: Abstract Oral Session]

Conclusions: Among this cohort of AF patients with an indication for OAC use, older age and HTN were strongly associated with greater OAC use whereas female gender and vascular disease were associated with less OAC use. Further investigation is needed to understand reasons for these differences in how risk factors influence decisions to provide OAC, such as patient or provider preference or gender bias.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - February 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Thompson, L. E., Maddox, T. M., Lei, L., Grunwald, G. K., Bradley, S. M., Peterson, P. N., Daugherty, S. L., Masoudi, F. A. Tags: Session Title: Abstract Oral Session Source Type: research