Is anticoagulation safe for elderly patients with a history of falls and atrial fibrillation?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: For elderly patients with a history of falls and atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation can reduce stroke risk but increases bleeding risk. DOACs may be preferable due to a better safety profile compared to VKAs. Individualized risk assessment and careful monitoring are essential.
Author: Tripdatabase
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225634854
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