Attitudes toward anticoagulant treatment among nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients at high risk of stroke and low risk of bleed

Conclusion: Results suggest that many AF patients who are at high risk of stroke but at low risk of bleed may not be receiving AC due to potentially inaccurate beliefs about risk. This study also found that AF patients place trust in physicians above other factors such as cost when making treatment decisions. Increased education of patients by physicians on the risks and benefits may be a simple strategy to improve outcomes. Keywords: atrial fibrillation, anticoagulants, stroke risk, bleeding risk, treatment
Source: Patient Preference and Adherence - Category: Global & Universal Tags: Patient Preference and Adherence Source Type: research