Authors: Stefano Fumagalli Serena Boni Debbie Gabbai Ilaria Giannini Francesca Tarantini Niccolò Marchionni
Publish Date: 2015/08/29
Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Pages: 573-576
Abstract
We present the case of an elderly woman which demonstrates how AF therapy in aged individuals is particularly challenging for the presence of complex conditions The rhythm or the rate control strategy must be carefully chosen based on individual risk profile Oral anticoagulant therapy must be wisely managed to maximize benefits—in terms of stroke and dementia control—and to reduce complications
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