Figure 3.

Initiation and structured follow-up of patients on NOACs. It is crucial to ensure a structured follow-up of patients on NOACs. The anticoagulation card, as proposed in Figure 2, is intended to document each visit so that every person following up on the patient is well-informed. Moreover, written communication between different healthcare providers is required to inform them about the follow-up plan and execution. AF, atrial fibrillation; CrCl, creatinine clearance; GP, General Practitioner; NOAC, non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant.