Rate and reasons for the use of oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and a CHA<inf>2</inf>DS<inf>2</inf>-VASc score of 0 in Thailand: The COOL-AF registry

• Main Authors: Komsing Methavigul, Arjbordin Winijkul, Sirin Apiyasawat, Ratikorn Methavigul, Thanasak Patmuk, Pattraporn Srirattana, Praprut Thanakitcharu, Kulyot Jongpiputvanich, Sumon Tangsuntornwiwat, Ahthit Yindeengam, Rungroj Krittayaphong, Tomorn Thongsri, Kriengkrai Hengrussamee, Wattana Wongtheptien, Pornchai Ngamjanyaporn, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Smonporn Boonyaratavej, Pongpun Jittham, Treechada Wisaratapong, Roj Rojjarekampai, Somchai Dutsadeevettakul, Chaiyasith Wongvipaporn, Thanita Boonyapiphat, Weerapan Wiwatworapan, Khanchai Siriwattana, Thoranis Chantrarat, Kasem Ratanasumawong, Wiwat Kanjanarutjawiwat, Suchart Arunsiriwattana
• Other Authors: Udon Thani Center Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/60077
• Institution: Mahidol University

© JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND | 2020. Background: A substantial number of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0 (i.e., low-risk group) use oral anticoagulants (OACs). Objective: To investigate the rate and reasons for OAC use in Thai p...