NOACs in AF: Consequences of Underdosing and NonAdherence
NOACs Have Revolutionized Stroke Prevention in AF
Translating NOAC Trial Results Into Benefits for Patients
NOACs for AF: Trial Design
Experience With Low-Dose NOACs From the Phase 3 AF Studies
Approved NOAC Dosing Regimens
How Are NOACs Prescribed in the Real World?
Why Do Physicians Underdose?
What Are the Consequences of Underdosing?
Underdosing: Who Is at Increased Risk?
ORBIT-II AF: Outcomes After Adjustment For Inappropriate Dosing
Do Current Prescribing Patterns Reflect RCT Dosing?
How Do We Address Underdosing?
How Do We Address Underdosing? (cont)
Medication Adherence: ABC Taxonomy
Gold Standard Measurement of Medication Nonadherence
Extent of Medication Nonadherence in NVAF
Consequences of Medication Nonadherence
Pharmacokinetic Considerations Suggest That Twice-Daily Regimen Increases Forgiveness for Similar Deviations in Adherence
Ways to Increase Adherence
Summary
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