Approach to management of the patient over age 75 with atrial fibrillation

Cardiol Rev. 2000 Jan-Feb;8(1):9-16. doi: 10.1097/00045415-200008010-00004.

Abstract

This article will address the general approach to management of the typical patient >75 years of age with atrial fibrillation. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing the benefit and reducing the risk of anticoagulation in this important and expanding group of patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Risk Assessment
  • Stroke / etiology*
  • Stroke / prevention & control
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin
  • Aspirin