Atrial fibrillation and thromboprophylaxis in heart failure : The need for patient-centered approaches to address adherence
Journal article
Ferguson, Caleb, Inglis, Sally C., Newton, Phillip J., Middleton, Sandy, Macdonald, Peter S. and Davidson, Patricia M.. (2013). Atrial fibrillation and thromboprophylaxis in heart failure : The need for patient-centered approaches to address adherence. Vascular Health and Risk Management. 9, pp. 3-11. https://doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S39571
Authors | Ferguson, Caleb, Inglis, Sally C., Newton, Phillip J., Middleton, Sandy, Macdonald, Peter S. and Davidson, Patricia M. |
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Abstract | Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia in heart failure and a risk factor for stroke. Risk assessment tools can assist clinicians with decision making in the allocation of thromboprophylaxis. This review provides an overview of current validated risk assessment tools for atrial fibrillation and emphasizes the importance of tailoring individual risk and the importance of weighing the benefits of treatment. Further, this review provides details of innovative and patient-centered methods for ensuring optimal adherence to prescribed therapy. Prior to initiating oral anticoagulant therapy, a comprehensive risk assessment should include evaluation of associated cardiogeriatric conditions, potential for adherence to prescribed therapy, frailty, and functional and cognitive ability. |
Keywords | stroke risk; heart failure; atrial fibrillation; anticoagulation; risk stratification; medication adherence |
Year | 2013 |
Journal | Vascular Health and Risk Management |
Journal citation | 9, pp. 3-11 |
Publisher | Dove Medical Press Ltd. |
ISSN | 1178-2048 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S39571 |
PubMed ID | 23345982 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84873858912 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3551455 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 3-11 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 17 Jan 2013 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 10 Dec 2012 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/86464/atrial-fibrillation-and-thromboprophylaxis-in-heart-failure-the-need-for-patient-centered-approaches-to-address-adherence
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