Treatment Pattern of NOACs (Non-vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants) in Outpatient Users in Colombian Databases

Treatment Pattern of NOACs (Non-vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants) in Outpatient Users in Colombian Databases - TREND Colombia

This population-based descriptive study will characterize first-time users of three NOACs (rivaroxaban, dabigatran and apixaban) in prevention of stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (SPAF) patients and will assess the patterns of drug utilization in routine general practice in Colombia

Inclusion Criteria:

• First prescription of NOACs (rivaroxaban, dabigatran and apixaban) in the outpatient setting.
• Non valvular Atrial Fibrillation (NVAF) Patients
• aged ≥18 years
• at least one year of enrollment in the Audifarma database
• one year since first encounter with healthcare provider will be included in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with any record of index drug prescription prior to the enrolment period.
• Patients who qualify as members of more than one cohort study on the same day