Independent, evidence-based, and not-for-profit, NPS MedicineWise provides practical tools and information about medicines, health conditions, and medical tests. Atrial fibrillation resources for...
This 2-page patient handout concisely explains stroke risk, bleeding risk, and different medication options. It also includes self-care tips to help prevent bleeding.
This tool is intended to help inform prescribing decisions when the decision to start anticoagulation has already been made. It includes key research findings, information about warfarin and the new...
RxFiles is an academic detailing program providing objective, comparative drug information to physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals. Find trial summaries, newsletters, Q&As, and...
These slides were presented as part of a debate between Dr. Marc Carrier and Dr. Jafna Cox at the Family Medicine Forum 2013 in Vancouver. Dr. Carrier and Dr. Cox served as expert clinical advisors on...
This tool explains the key differences between CADTH recommendations and clinical practice guidelines on the use of oral anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Betty is a healthy 74-year-old. She has osteoarthritis, which she controls with acetaminophen as she experienced a GI bleed while taking an NSAID several years ago. You have just diagnosed Betty with...