Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a growing public health problem associated with significant morbidity
and mortality. Numerous randomized controlled trials of warfarin have conclusively …

BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of proven therapies, outcomes in patients with
heart failure (HF) remain poor. In this 2-stage, multicenter trial, we evaluated the effect of a …

Purpose. The evolution of prescribing by pharmacists in Alberta is described. Summary. The
prescribing model for pharmacists registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacists is …

Background Anticoagulation management services (AMSs) are widely used for anticoagulation
management in many countries. Our AMS is a pharmacist-run ambulatory clinic with a …

Warfarin has been the mainstay of oral anticoagulant therapy for the past 60 years and it is
most commonly used to treat or prevent thrombosis or thromboembolism in patients with …

Introduction Pregnancy is a thrombogenic state, increasing the risk for venous thromboembolism
(VTE), and the risk of valve thrombosis amongst women with mechanical heart valves (…

Metoclopramide, cisapride, and erythromycin are commonly administered to reduce the
duration of postoperative ileus (POI). As these agents are not without potential adverse effects, …

Study Objective. To evaluate the adequacy of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation
(AF) coming to a hospital. Design. Retrospective medical record review. Setting. Tertiary …

All articles assessing adherence to hypolipidemic drugs were reviewed and categorized by
patient population (clinical trial, unselected) and reported as rates of nonadherence and …

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, and is
the only major cardiovascular disease increasing in prevalence. Despite abundant evidence …