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Episode 21: Optimising adherence in anticoagulation therapy
Dr Barnes and Dr Sara Vazquez consider the diverse factors that influence patients’ adherence to anticoagulant therapy, including “nuisance bleeding”, pill burden, and whether treatment is to prevent AF or VTE. They also look at different ways to build habits that can work for different individuals, and Dr Vazquez offers practical tips for effective communication with patients about their medications.