Inequalities in oral anticoagulant treatment patterns: a two-part model to estimate healthcare costs associated with atrial fibrillation.
BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac rhythm disorder associated with an increased risk of stroke, contributing to high healthcare costs. Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are well established in the management of AF, failure to initiate treatment and discontinuation or cessation remain a significant issue,...