Impacto de la atención farmacéutica en la calidad del tratamiento con acenocumarol en pacientes con fibrilación auricular / Effects of pharmaceutical counseling on the effectiveness of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation
Rev. méd. Chile
; 149(5): 724-732, mayo 2021. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Vitamin K antagonists such as acenocoumarol and warfarin are usually indicated for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF). The Therapeutic Range Time (TRT) is a quality of treatment indicator. Values greater than 65% are associated with significantly lower stroke and bleeding rates. Proper pharmaceutical care improves TRT.Aim:
To evaluate the impact of pharmaceutical care in patients with AF treated with acenocoumarol. Material andMethods:
We studied 41 patients using acenocoumarol for AF aged 71 ± 11 years (43% women). They received pharmaceutical counseling during 12 weeks. TRT was calculated retrospectively for the year before counseling and prospectively during the intervention period.Results:
After receiving pharmaceutical counseling TRT improved from 29% at baseline to 46% at the end of the intervention (p < 0.01). After pharmaceutical care, the adherence of patients to drug treatment improved from 27% at baseline to 85% at the end of the study. The user satisfaction survey of the pharmaceutical care received showed a high degree of patient satisfaction.Conclusions:
Pharmaceutical care in patients with oral anticoagulant treatment improves TRT of anticoagulation. It is accepted and positively evaluated by patients.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Fibrilación Atrial
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Preparaciones Farmacéuticas
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Accidente Cerebrovascular
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
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Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
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MEDICINA
Año:
2021
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Article