Anticoagulant use for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: findings from a multi-payer analysis

Conclusions: The AQuIA provided a consistent platform for analysis across multiple AF populations with varying baseline characteristics. Analyzer results show that many high-risk AF patients in selected commercial, Medicare-eligible, and Medicaid populations do not receive appropriate thromboprophylaxis, as recommended by treatment guidelines.
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