From left bundle branch block to Icelandic whales: the multiple perils of atrial fibrillation management in the elderly

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
Stefano FumagalliNiccolò Marchionni

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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Dec 3, 2004·The New England Journal of Medicine·Paolo AlboniGermano Gaggioli
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Jun 7, 2013·Neurology·Evan L ThackerSusan R Heckbert
Sep 24, 2013·The American Journal of Medicine·Nasir ShariffAli Ahmed
Aug 12, 2014·Heart Rhythm : the Official Journal of the Heart Rhythm Society·Victoria JacobsT Jared Bunch

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Aug 5, 2015·IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics·Cristian F PasluostaBjoern M Eskofier

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