Oral Anticoagulation in the Elderly and Frail.

In conclusion, elderly and frail patients requiring anticoagulation for AF or VTE are at higher risk of adverse outcomes, but also have a higher absolute benefit from OAC. Important practical aspects to improve efficacy and safety in this challenging population are summarized in this overview. PMID: 32000266 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Hamostaseologie - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Hamostaseologie Source Type: research