Abstract:Background
Older patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have a higher thromboembolic and hemorrhagic risk, however oral anticoagulation (OAC) continues to be underutilized.
Purpose
To analyze the use of direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) in patients older than 80 years.
Methods
The REFLEJA study is a single-centre prospective observational registry including 10… Show more
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