Impact of age on thromboembolic events in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

Yun Gi KimJong-Il ChoiKi Yung BooDo Young KimYeji HongMin Sun KimKwang-No LeeJaemin ShimJin Seok KimYoung-Hoon Kim

Published in: Clinical cardiology (2019)

Age is a significant risk factor for thromboembolic events in patients with AF, and old age is associated with adverse cardiac hemodynamics. This study suggests that older patients with AF are at high risk of thromboembolic events regardless of CHA2 DS2 -VASc score.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
left ventricular
emergency department
adverse drug