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Pilot of a Computerised Antithrombotic Risk Assessment Tool Version 2 (CARATV2.0) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.
CONCLUSIONS: This decision support tool can help optimise the use of antithrombotic therapy in patients with AF by considering risk versus benefit profiles and rationalising treatment selection. PMID: 28070883 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cardiology Journal - January 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wang Y, Bajorek B Tags: Cardiol J Source Type: research

Appropriateness of Prescribing Dabigatran Etexilate and Rivaroxaban in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study.
CONCLUSIONS:: Inappropriate use of DE and rivaroxaban in patients with NVAF is frequent and possibly leads to AEs. Reinforcing education of health care professionals and patients is needed. Collaboration with clinical pharmacists can contribute to better use. PMID: 24982310 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy - June 30, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Larock AS, Mullier F, Sennesael AL, Douxfils J, Devalet B, Chatelain C, Dogné JM, Spinewine A Tags: Ann Pharmacother Source Type: research