Pharmacists step in to prevent strokes in seniors with AFib

NCT ID NCT04907825

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether community pharmacists can help older adults (over 60) with atrial fibrillation (AFib) take the correct blood-thinning medication to prevent strokes. Fourteen participants received pharmacist-led management for 3 months, with a 9-month follow-up. The goal was to see if this approach improves medication use and safety.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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