Rate or Rhythm Control in Older Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Risk of Fall-Related Injuries and Syncope.
Frederik DalgaardJannik L PallisgaardAnna-Karin NuméTommi Bo LindhardtGunnar H GislasonChristian Torp-PedersenMartin H RuwaldPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2019)
In AF patients aged 65 years and older, AAD use was associated with a higher risk of fall-related injuries and syncope, and the risk was highest within the first 14 days for those treated with AADs. Only amiodarone use was associated with a higher risk. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:2023-2030, 2019.