February 26, 2010Critical Pathways in Cardiology A Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine
The Use of Antithrombotic Therapies in the Prevention and Treatment of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis
Population
647 practicing physicians treating patients with atrial fibrillation, acute coronary syndromes, and venous…
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
Physician knowledge gaps in antithrombotic guidelines support targeted education; leaves open whether interventions improve adherence or outcomes.
Structured PICO
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Population
647 practicing physicians treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), acute coronary syndromes (ACS), and venous thromboembolism (VTE)
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Outcome
Physician beliefs, behaviors, and knowledge surrounding the use of antithrombotic therapies
There is a significant knowledge gap among practicing physicians regarding guideline-directed use of antithrombotic therapies for AF, ACS, and VTE, indicating a need for further education.
Cite This Study
Arepally et al. (2010) studied this question.