Influence of atrial fibrillation subtypes on anticoagulant therapy in a high-risk older population: the FAI project

CONCLUSIONS: In a population-based survey, AF pattern was an independent predictor of OAC treatment. Paroxysmal AF is still perceived as carrying a lower risk of vascular events.PMID:35543807 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-022-02140-w

Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - May 11, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Antonio Di Carlo Fabio Mori Domenico Consoli Leonardo Bellino Augusto Zaninelli Marzia Baldereschi Maria Grazia D'Alfonso Chiara Gradia Alessandro Cattarinussi Bruno Sgherzi Giovanni Pracucci Benedetta Piccardi Bianca Maria Polizzi Domenico Inzitari Natio Source Type: research