The Tasmanian Atrial Fibrillation Study: Transition to Direct Oral Anticoagulants 2011 ‐2015

ConclusionsDOACs rapidly became the most commonly prescribed class of antithrombotic medications in patients with AF soon after they became widely available. Warfarin and antiplatelet prescribing declined significantly, although a substantial proportion of patients continued to be prescribed antiplatelet therapy. Patients who were initiated on DOACs were typically younger with fewer comorbid conditions compared to those initiated on warfarin therapy.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - January 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Endalkachew Admassie Alamneh, Leanne Chalmers, Luke R. Bereznicki Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research