Why the study?
What are the predictors of warfarin use for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation?
What are the predictors of warfarin use for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation?
Multiple prescriber and patient characteristics predict warfarin use for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, which can help target interventions to improve utilization.
Multiple prescriber and patient factors predict warfarin use in AF; extends evidence to guide targeted interventions improving utilization.
Warfarin use has increased somewhat over time. The decision to prescribe warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation is based upon multiple prescriber and patient characteristics. These findings can be used by family practice prescribers and other healthcare decision-makers to target interventions or methods to improve utilization of warfarin when it is indicated for stroke prevention.
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