Patients aged 18 years or older diagnosed with atrial fibrillation by electrocardiogram and CHA2DS2-VASc score greater than or equal to 2. atrial fibrillation, AF, CHA2DS2-VASc score
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Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 18 years or older diagnosed with atrial fibrillation by electrocardiogram. 2. CHA2DS2-VASc score greater than or equal 2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Reversible causes of AF. 2.Moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis. 3.Mechanical heart valve implantation. 4.Severe renal impairment 5.History of apixaban allergy. 6.Concomitant use of high-dose aspirin or dual antiplatelet therapy. 7.Active bleeding or unexplained anemia. 8.History of major bleeding events while on DOACs. 9.Platelet count lower than 100,000 cells. 10.Liver dysfunction (ALT greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) or hyperbilirubinemia). 11.Use of Herbal products or dietary supplements containing St. Johns wort. 12.Use strong CYP3A4/P-gp inducer or inhibitor drugs. 12.Pregnancy. 13.Inability to provide informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Net adverse clinical event (NACE); stroke, systemic embolism, major bleeding, death Every 3 months until 12 months follow up Clinical examination | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy outcome : stroke, systemic embolism, death. Safety outcome: major bleeding, non-major bleeding (as defined by ISTH definition) Every 3 months until 12 months follow up Clinical examination | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Faculty of Pharmacy Mahidol University