Key result
Warfarin therapy was used in 53% of patients with atrial fibrillation, with evidence of deviation from published guidelines persisting in moderate and low-risk groups.
Population
1,466 patients with atrial fibrillation identified in General Practices in greater Glasgow, mean age 73.4…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant review of anticoagulation decisions in moderate- and low-risk AF; leaves open barriers to guideline implementation.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,466)
Yes
This community-based study demonstrates a 1% prevalence of atrial fibrillation and highlights ongoing gaps in guideline-directed use of warfarin for stroke prevention.
Murdoch et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation (n=1,466). Warfarin therapy was evaluated on Prevalence of atrial fibrillation and proportion of patients on warfarin therapy. Warfarin therapy was used in 53% of patients with atrial fibrillation, with evidence of deviation from published guidelines persisting in moderate and low-risk groups.
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