RT Journal Article
T1 Role of telemedicine in the management of oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: a practical clinical approach.
A1 Barrios, Vivencio
A1 Cinza-Sanjurjo, Sergio
A1 García-Alegría, Javier
A1 Freixa-Pamias, Román
A1 Llordachs-Marques, Frederic
A1 Molina, Carlos A
A1 Santamaría, Amparo
A1 Vivas, David
A1 Suárez Fernandez, Carmen
K1 COVID-19
K1 anticoagulation
K1 atrial fibrillation
K1 direct oral anticoagulant
K1 telemedicine
K1 vitamin K antagonist
AB Compared with face-to-face consultations, telemedicine has many advantages, including more efficient use of healthcare resources, partial relief of the burden of care, reduced exposure to COVID-19, treatment adjustment, organization of more efficient healthcare circuits and patient empowerment. Ensuring optimal anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation patients is mandatory if we want to reduce the thromboembolic risk. Of note, telemedicine is an excellent option for the long-term management of atrial fibrillation patients. Moreover, direct oral anticoagulants may provide an added value in telemedicine (versus vitamin K antagonists), as it is not necessary to monitor anticoagulant effect or make continuous dosage adjustments. In this multidisciplinary consensus document, the role of telemedicine in anticoagulation of this population is discussed and practical recommendations are provided.
YR 2022
FD 2022-07-13
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/20491
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/20491
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 5, 2025