Population
Elderly patients with atrial fibrillation
Design
Review
Authors
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May support individualized use of newer anticoagulants in elderly AF; leaves open need for dedicated prospective trials.
This review summarizes the pathogenesis and management of thromboembolism in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation, emphasizing the balance between stroke prevention and bleeding risk.
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