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Oral Anticoagulation and the Incidence of Stroke Associated with Atrial Fibrillation in Mainland Portugal: A Modelling Study
CONCLUSION: The use of oral anticoagulation was associated with a reduced incidence of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation in mainland Portugal. This reduction was more relevant in the period between 2016 and 2018, and is probably related with the introduction of the novel oral anticoagulants.PMID:37429703 | DOI:10.20344/amp.19255
Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa - July 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Raquel Ascen ção Madalena Gil Francisco Louren ço Daniel Caldeira Ros ário Oliveira Margarida Borges Lu ís Silva Miguel Jo ão Costa Source Type: research

The SAFIRA study: A reflection on the prevalence and treatment patterns of atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular risk factors in 7500 elderly subjects
Conclusions This study shows the high prevalence of AF in the elderly population, as well as suboptimal rates of diagnosis, anticoagulation and effective control of cardiovascular risk factors.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia - April 24, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Portuguese Observational Study of Ischaemic Stroke in Patients Medicated with Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants
Conclusion: Preadmission anticoagulation with NOACs in AIS has a functional impact similar to that of VKAs.Eur Neurol 2018;79:108 –112
Source: European Neurology - February 8, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation in Portugal
Conclusions Apixaban is a cost-effective alternative to warfarin and dabigatran and is dominant over rivaroxaban in AF patients from the perspective of the Portuguese national healthcare system. These conclusions are based on indirect comparisons, but despite this limitation, the information is useful for healthcare decision-makers.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia - January 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research