Key result
Up to 50% of older patients with atrial fibrillation do not receive recommended systemic anticoagulation, most commonly due to physician concerns about fall risk and associated bleeding.
Despite guideline recommendations, a significant proportion of elderly atrial fibrillation patients do not receive anticoagulation due to physician concerns regarding fall-related bleeding risks.
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Physician fall concerns sustain anticoagulation underuse in elderly AF; leaves open whether education or tools can close this gap.
Hagerty et al. (2017) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Systemic anticoagulation was evaluated. Up to 50% of older patients with atrial fibrillation do not receive recommended systemic anticoagulation, most commonly due to physician concerns about fall risk and associated bleeding.
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