Patterns of Anticoagulation Use in Patients With Cancer With Atrial Fibrillation and/or Atrial Flutter.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiovascular complication affecting patients with cancer, but management strategies are not well established.

Objectives

The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate cross-sectional patterns of anticoagulation (AC) use in patients with cancer with AF or atrial flutter (AFL) on the basis of their risk for stroke and bleeding.

Methods

Patients with cancer and electrocardiograms showing AF or AFL performed at Moffitt Cancer Center in either the inpatient or outpatient setting were included in this retrospective analysis. We described percentages of AC prescription by stroke and bleeding risk, as determined by individual CHA₂DS₂-VASc and HAS-BLED scores, respectively. Multivariable l

SUBMITTER: Fradley MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8352174 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature