Abstract:BackgroundNew oral anticoagulants are an alternative to acenocoumarol in the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.PurposeTo assess the suitability of prescriptions for new oral anticoagulants for those diagnoses, in accordance with criteria established by the health organisation and to analyse pharmaceutical interventions.Material and methodsA prospective, observational and cross-sectional study of all patients admitted to our hospital who were pres… Show more
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