Differential effect of anticoagulation according to cognitive function and frailty in older patients with atrial fibrillation.

Weijia WangDarleen LessardCatarina I KiefeRobert J GoldbergDavid ParishRobert HelmKatherine TrymbulakJordy MehawejHawa AbuBenita A BamgbadeRobert HaywardJoel GoreJerry H GurwitzDavid D McManusJane S Saczynski

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

Compared with no anticoagulation, anticoagulation is associated with more major bleeding episodes and death in older patients with AF who are cognitively impaired.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
community dwelling
physical activity
cognitive decline
mild cognitive impairment
middle aged