Inappropriate dosing of direct oral anticoagulants: findings from a clinical vignette study and physician survey

• Main Authors: Ahmet Fuat (Author), Emmanuel Ako (Author), David Hargroves (Author), Douglas Holden (Author), Amrit Caleyachetty (Author), Matthew Carter (Author), James Harris (Author), Carol Roberts (Author), Nnanyelu Nzeakor (Author), Burcu Vardar (Author), Helen Williams (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACTObjective Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are first-line therapy for stroke prevention for 1.4 million atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in the UK. However, the rates of DOAC dosing below evidence-based recommendations are estimated between 9% and 22%. This study explores specific patient...