Key result
Among atrial fibrillation patients with an indication for oral anticoagulation, 88% received therapy, demonstrating high adherence to guidelines in real-world cardiology practice.
Observational (n=622)
Yes
Real-world cardiology practice in Geneva demonstrates high adherence to guidelines for oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, with 88% of indicated patients receiving therapy.
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High real-world OAC adherence in AF supports guideline implementation; leaves open generalizability to other settings and outcome impact.
Meiltz et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Atrial fibrillation (n=622). Guideline-directed management (Oral anticoagulant therapy) was evaluated on Prescription of oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT) in patients with an indication. Among atrial fibrillation patients with an indication for oral anticoagulation, 88% received therapy, demonstrating high adherence to guidelines in real-world cardiology practice.
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