Dr, Clinical Pharmacy, Palestine University and Indonesian Hospital, Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Original Research Article
Compliance Amongst Warfarin Users Diagnosed Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation are We Aware: Prospective Survey
Author(s): Hashem Mansour*, Rafat Lubbad, Hasan Aboobaid and Khamis Issi
Introduction: Vitamin k antagonists are the most commonly prescribed anticoagulation among non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients. It is indicated for stroke prevention in this group of patients. The aim of this study is to assess patient compliance among NVAF warfarin users.
Method: The study designed as prospective study, conducted in the medical department in Indonesian and Shifa hospital- Palestine. We included patients undergoing oral anticoagulation with VKA diagnosed with NVAF with diabetes, cardiovascular disease aged between 20-85 years old, otherwise were excluded. The laboratory data include
the INR, creatinine clearance, random blood sugar, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, liver chemistry extracted from patient file.
Analysis: Continuous data are presen.. View more»