Publications by authors named "Uwe Eichler"
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of concomitant long-term medication-with a focus on ACE inhibitors and oral anticoagulation-on clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019.
Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study using claims data of the biggest German health insurance company AOK, covering 26.9 million people all over Germany.
Article Synopsis
- The study found that combined hormonal contraceptives (CHC) are now grouped by cardiovascular and thrombotic risk, with those classified as RC III posing a higher risk.
- Data analysis showed a significant increase in prescriptions for lower-risk contraceptives (RC I and RC X) and a decrease in RC III prescriptions following a European referral process.
- Although the study suggests a small statistical impact from the referral, it indicates that monitoring prescription patterns can effectively evaluate the effects of regulatory changes.