Background Appropriate thromboprophylaxis for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains
a national challenge. Methods We hypothesized that provision of decision support in the …

Background Appropriate thromboprophylaxis for patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
(AF) remains a national challenge. Methods We hypothesized that a shared decision …

Objective To compare patient-reported limitations, concerns, and burdens in those receiving
and not receiving warfarin for thromboprophylaxis in atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods We …

Aims Despite widely available risk stratification tools, safe and effective anticoagulant
options, and guideline recommendations, anticoagulation for stroke prevention in atrial …

ContextDecision aids are tools designed to help patients participate in the clinical decision-
making process. ObjectiveTo determine whether use of an audiobooklet (AB) decision aid …

Despite the availability of predictive tools and treatment guidelines, anticoagulant therapies
are underprescribed and many patients are undertreated for conditions that predispose to …

Background: The comparative safety and effectiveness of treatments to prevent
thromboembolic complications in atrial fibrillation (AF) remain uncertain. Purpose: To …

Background Clinical guidelines on atrial fibrillation management help optimize the use of
oral anticoagulants. However, guideline non-adherence is common, particularly in the …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with substantial morbidity, in particular
stroke. Despite good evidence for the reduction of stroke risk with anticoagulant therapy …

Background Multiple antithrombotic agents are available for stroke prevention in atrial
fibrillation (AF). A decision aid can assist patients in making informed decisions that best …