Why the study?
What factors affect anticoagulant control in out-patients attending a hospital clinic?
Population
Out-patients attending a hospital anticoagulant clinic
Design
Cohort
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May warrant closer early monitoring in anticoagulation; leaves open whether this improves outcomes in prospective trials.
What factors affect anticoagulant control in out-patients attending a hospital clinic?
Anticoagulant control is particularly poor during the first 6 months of therapy and in elderly patients, highlighting the need for closer monitoring in these groups.
Shepherd et al. (1978) studied this question.