Abstract 79: Reasons for Warfarin Discontinuation in the Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (ORBIT-AF) [Poster Session I]

Conclusions. Discontinuation of warfarin is common among patients with atrial fibrillation. Patient and physician preference are major contributors to persistence on warfarin therapy.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: O'Brien, E. C., Holmes, D., Allen, L. A., Singer, D. E., Fonarow, G. C., Kowey, P., Thomas, L., Ezekowitz, M. D., Mahaffey, K. W., Chang, P., Piccini, J. P., Peterson, E. D. Tags: Poster Session I Source Type: research