Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a higher incidence of mortality, stroke, and coronary
events than is sinus rhythm. AF with a rapid ventricular rate may cause a tachycardia-related …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a higher incidence of mortality, stroke, and coronary
events than is sinus rhythm. AF with a rapid ventricular rate may cause a tachycardia-related …

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases with age. As the population ages, the
burden of AF increases. AF is associated with an increased incidence of mortality, stroke …

OBJECTIVE: To review the management of the older person with atrial fibrillation (AF). DATA
SOURCES: A computerassisted search of the English language literature (MEDLINE) …

Long term oral warfarin should be administered to elderly patients with atrial fibrillation who
are at high risk for developing thromboembolic stroke and who have no contraindications to …

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation is 11% in persons older than 70 years and rises to 17% in
those aged 84 years or more. Oneyear mortality ranges from 0.2 to 16%, being highest in …

The objective was to determine the main parameters taken into account for the decision of
antithrombotic treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) by vitamin K antagonist or aspirin. This was …

Atrial fibrillation is increasingly prevalent among older adults. It causes approximately 24%
of strokes in patients aged 80 to 89 years. The management of atrial fibrillation is directed at …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is found in 0.4% of the adult population and is a common condition in
the elderly. Its prevalence increases with age to affect 5 to 14% of those over 74 years …

With increasing life expectancy and the older mean age of the general population, the
prevalence of atrial fibrillation is likely to increase, making this arrhythmia an even more …