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National utilization patterns of warfarin use in older patients with atrial fibrillation: a population-based study of Medicare Part D beneficiaries
Source: Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Area: Evidence > Medicines Management > References
Background: Although warfarin therapy reduces stroke incidence in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the rate of warfarin use in this population remains low. In 2008, the US Medicare Part D programme was expanded to pay for medications for Medicare enrollees.
Objective: To examine rates and predictors of warfarin use in Medicare Part D beneficiaries with AF.
Methods: This population-based retrospective cohort study used claims data from 41,447 Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 and older with at least 2 AF diagnoses in ...
Source: NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
National utilization patterns of warfarin use in older patients with atrial fibrillation: a population-based study of medicare part d beneficiaries.
CONCLUSIONS: Warfarin use rates vary by patient characteristics and region, with higher rates among residents of the Midwest and among patients seen by cardiologists and PCPs. Preventing stroke-related disability in AF requires implementation of evidence-based initiatives to increase warfarin use.
PMID: 23324508 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy - January 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Raji MA, Lowery M, Lin YL, Kuo YF, Baillargeon J, Goodwin JS Tags: Ann Pharmacother Source Type: research
