Using an Atrial Fibrillation Decision Support Tool for Thromboprophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation: Effect of Sex and Age

ConclusionPhysicians should understand that female sex is a significant risk factor for AF‐related stroke and incorporate this into decision‐making about thromboprophylaxis. Treating older adults with aspirin instead of OAT exposes them to significant risk of bleeding with little to no reduction in AF‐related stroke risk.

Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - May 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mark H. Eckman, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Ruth E. Wise, Barbara Speer, Megan Sullivan, Nita Walker, Brett Kissela, Matthew L. Flaherty, Dawn Kleindorfer, Peter Baker, Robert Ireton, Dave Hoskins, Brett M. Harnett, Carlos Aguilar, Anthony Leonard, Lora Arduser, Dy Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research