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Update on the Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults
Geriatrics & Aging, 10/12/09
Lawati HA et al. – Atrial fibrillation (AF) is by the far the most common cardiac rhythm disturbance encountered in clinical practice. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and has potentially lifelong implications in terms of therapy and complications. This disease is more commonly seen now given the increased life expectancy and the remarkable advances made in health care. The already at–risk older adult population is particularly vulnerable to complications from AF, especially embolic cerebrovascular events. This article reviews the evidence–based management of AF with a particular focus on the older adult population.
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