Systematic review of treatment gaps in oral anticoagulant use in atrial fibrillation

Aims Guidelines endorse long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC) for stroke prophylaxis in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and additional stroke risk factors. However, diverse estimates of guideline based OAC treatment are reported. The objective was to provide insight into the variability seen in estimates of OAC treatment uptake and treatment gaps in clinical practice. Methods and results A systematic review was conducted following …