Development of electrical medical record template for evaluating and selecting a suitable non-vitamin-K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC)

Abstract

Recently four NOACs have become available, which requires us to determine the most appropriate one among the options. Since each NOAC has a specific indication and two different dosages according to various patient criteria including age, weight, renal function, and so on, it is often confusing and troublesome to compare them and select the best one. We developed an electrical medical record template for automatically evaluating and selecting the most suitable candidate among four NOAC candidates. In selecting an adequate NOAC, this system is easy and useful for objective comparison and apparent assessment, avoiding contraindication and off-label use.