Real-World Data in Cardiology: Focus on Atrial Fibrillation

Program Goals

NOACs in Stroke Prevention in AF

What Is Real-World Evidence?

Types and Sources of Real-World Evidence

Types and Sources of Real-World Evidence (cont)

Uses of Real-World Evidence

Uses of Real-World Evidence (cont)

XANTUS

XANTUS Pooled Analysis

XANTUS Major Outcomes

XANTUS Treatment Persistence

GARFIELD-AF

GARFIELD-AF (cont)

Drug Use Patterns

Drug Adherence

US Database Renal Dosing

US Database Renal Dosing (cont)

XANTUS Inappropriate Dose Reductions

Renal Function Must Be Monitored

Summary

Abbreviations