Do Anticoagulants Preserve Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Atrial Fibrillation?

NEJM Evid. 2022 Mar;1(3):EVIDtt2200010. doi: 10.1056/EVIDtt2200010. Epub 2022 Feb 22.

Abstract

Anticoagulants in Older Adults with Atrial FibrillationAn 82-year-old woman with hypertension and diabetes is seen in the clinic for newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation. She uses a walker and fell twice last year. She completes activities of daily living independently. Should she be prescribed an anticoagulant?

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living / psychology
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anticoagulants* / pharmacology
  • Anticoagulants* / therapeutic use
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants