Anticoagulation for stroke prevention in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation, including those with falls and/or early-stage dementia: A single-center, retrospective, observational study
July 27th, 2009 Posted by: admin
Publication year: 2009
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2009, Pages 159-166
Laurie G., Jacobs , Henny H., Billett , Katherine, Freeman , Cheryl, Dinglas , Lynette, Jumaquio
Background: Anticoagulation for stroke prevention is underused in elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). Those with falls and/or early dementia may be at particular risk for stroke and hemorrhage.Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prescribing patterns, risks, and benefits of anticoagulation with warfarin or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in elderly patients with AF at risk for stroke and hemorrhage, including those with falls and/or dementia.Methods: In this single-center, retrospective, observational study, data from patients aged ≥65 years with chronic nonvalvular AF treated at an urban academic geriatrics practice over a 1-year period were included. Eligible patients…
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