Why the study?
Is warfarin anticoagulation managed by general practitioners effective and safe for patients discharged from the hospital?
Population
242 patients discharged from a major metropolitan teaching hospital prescribed warfarin, managed by general…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports GP-managed warfarin post-discharge; leaves open whether TTR and safety match specialist care or DOACs.
Is warfarin anticoagulation managed by general practitioners effective and safe for patients discharged from the hospital?
General practitioners can safely and effectively manage warfarin anticoagulation in patients discharged from the hospital, achieving adequate INR control and low complication rates.
Heller et al. (1998) studied this question.
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