Compliance and adherence to oral anticoagulation therapy in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation in the era of direct oral anticoagulants
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Abstract
Elderly patients with atrial fibrillation usually have more concomitant conditions that affect compliance and adherence to anticoagulant therapy. Direct oral anticoagulants seem to be associated with better adherence; however, there is still room to improve continuous coagulation control and adherence among elderly patients receiving anticoagulants in everyday practice.
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