Open AccessElectronic Alert System for Improving Stroke Prevention Among Hospitalized Oral‐Anticoagulation‐Naïve Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Trial
Author(s) -
Silbernagel Günther,
Spirk David,
Hager Adrian,
Baumgartner Iris,
Kucher Nils
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.003776
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , stroke (engine) , randomized controlled trial , emergency medicine , intensive care medicine , mechanical engineering , engineering
Many patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) do not receive oral anticoagulants (OAC) for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism. We aimed to improve the prescription of (OAC) among hospitalized patients with AF.