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Examination of anticoagulation prescription among elderly patients with atrial fibrillation after in-hospital fall
AbstractMechanical fall is common among elders and has been associated with a lack of anticoagulant therapy among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, anticoagulant therapy is recommended despite frequent fall due to an increased risk of a thromboembolic event. Using data from a large health system, we investigated the predictors of anticoagulation prescription on discharge in AF elderly patients after an in-hospital fall. In this retrospective analysis, we examined patients aged 60 years and older discharged from 2013 to 2018 with a diagnosis of AF and a secondary diagnosis of in-hospital fall. The primary o...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - September 4, 2021 Category: Hematology Source Type: research