Novel oral anticoagulant vs. warfarin in elderly atrial fibrillation patients with normal, mid ‐range, and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction

ConclusionsIn elderly AF patients ≥65 years, using NOAC was associated with lower IS/SE compared with warfarin in normal and mid‐range LVEF but not in reduced LVEF. Using NOACs was associated with lower death compared with warfarin in normal LVEF.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - July 15, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Victor Chien ‐Chia Wu, Chun‐Li Wang, Cheng‐Hung Lee, Yu‐Ling Chen, Hui‐Tzu Tu, Michael Wu, Chang‐Fu Kuo, Shao‐Wei Chen, Yu‐Tung Huang, Ming‐Shien Wen, Shang‐Hung Chang Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research