Abstract:BackgroundOral anticoagulants (OACs) are effective in reducing the risk of cardioembolic stroke due to atrial fibrillation. While most nursing home residents with atrial fibrillation qualify for anticoagulation based on clinical guidelines, the net clinical benefits of OACs may diminish as residents approach the end of life.MethodsWe conducted a cross‐sectional study of 30,503 US nursing home residents with atrial fibrillation (based on Minimum Data Set 3.0 and Medicare Part A records) who used OACs in the yea… Show more
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