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. 2016 Dec 31;9(4):1478. doi: 10.4022/jafib.1478

Table 1. Inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Inclusion criteria Exclusion criteria
At least 18 years of age at the time of hospitalization AF associated with: congenital heart disease, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, illicit drug or drug intoxication
Diagnosis of AF documented on the discharge summary Another indication for anticoagulation such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, orthopedic surgery or hypercoagulable state
DOAC prescribed during hospitalization and at discharge AF with a duration of less than 48 hours
Availability of a discharge prescription and the list of usual medications Peri-operative AF