RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 Recent Advances in Stroke Prevention among Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 4
SP 31
OP 33
DO 10.1177/155989771404018
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/4/31.abstract
AB A common issue in the management of elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is weighing the relative risks of ischemic stroke and bleeding. The article addresses subclinical atrial fibrillation, ablation in the elderly, and stroke prevention with new oral anticoagulants, as well as left atrial appendage closure.