International trends in clinical characteristics and oral anticoagulation treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation: Results from the GARFIELD, ORBIT-AF I, and ORBIT-AF II Registries

Conclusions Among new-onset AF patients, NOAC use has increased and antiplatelet monotherapy has decreased. However, anticoagulation is used frequently in low-risk patients and inconsistently in those at high-risk of stroke. Significant geographic variability in anticoagulation persists and represents an opportunity for improvement.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research