A clinical audit of oral anticoagulant therapy in aged care residents with atrial fibrillation
Conclusion Many residents with non-valvular AF and significant risk of stroke were not receiving oral anticoagulation despite a lack of documented reason for non-prescribing. Non-vitamin K antagonists were widely prescribed but dosing of these agents could still be improved. There remains a need to improve anticoagulant prescribing for aged care residents and optimise stroke prevention in this population.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
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