Inappropriate Use of Oral Anticoagulants for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.

Conclusions:The Fushimi AF Registry provides a unique snapshot of current AF management in an urban community in Japan. The present study reveals inappropriate use of OAC for patients with AF, indicating discordance between guideline recommendations and real-world clinical practice. PMID: 24976391 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Circulation Journal - June 27, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Akao M, Chun YH, Esato M, Abe M, Tsuji H, Wada H, Hasegawa K Tags: Circ J Source Type: research