Evaluation of Adherence to Guideline-Directed Antithrombotic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation at Hospital Discharge

Background: Risk stratification for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation is a vital step in identifying whether antithrombotic therapy is indicated for stroke prevention in this common arrhythmia. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine adherence to guideline-directed antithrombotic therapy based on Congestive Heart Failure (1 point), Hypertension (1 point), Age (≥75 years old is 2 points and 65-74 is 1 point), Diabetes (1 point),...