Contraindications to Anticoagulation Therapy and Eligibility for Novel Anticoagulants in Older Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

ConclusionsOlder adults with atrial fibrillation rarely have absolute contraindications to oral anticoagulation therapy. Among patients without contraindications, most appeared to be eligible for any anticoagulant, and relatively high‐risk features appeared not to influence warfarin use.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - April 1, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Benjamin A. Steinberg, Melissa A. Greiner, Bradley G. Hammill, Lesley H. Curtis, Emelia J. Benjamin, Susan R. Heckbert, Jonathan P. Piccini Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research