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The management of anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation and history of falls or risk of falls: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis - Galvain T, Hill R, Donegan S, Lisboa P, Lip GYH, Czanner G.
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation affects an estimated 33 million individuals worldwide and is a major cause of stroke, heart failure, and death. Anticoagulants substantially reduce the risk of stroke but are also associated with an increased risk of bleedin...
Source: SafetyLit - April 14, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc and has-BLED scores do not accurately stratify risk for stroke or bleed in fall victims with atrial fibrillation - Carr BW, Wooster ME, Nemani LA, Severance SE, Hartwell JL.
BACKGROUND: Falls are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Non-valvular Atrial fibrillation (AF) is present in up to 9% of this group and often requires oral anticoagulation (OAC). The CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc and HAS-BLED scores are valida...
Source: SafetyLit - November 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news