Risk factors for stroke and thromboembolism in relation to age amongst patients with atrial fibrillation: The Loire Valley Atrial Fibrillation Project.

JB Olesen, L Fauchier, Deirdre Lane, S Taillandier, Gregory Lip

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Abstract

Abstract BACKGROUND: According to the latest European guidelines on the management of non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), all patients aged ≥65 years should be treated with oral anticoagulation (if not contraindicated). Therefore, stroke risk factors should be investigated exclusively in NVAF patients aged
Original languageEnglish
JournalChest
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Publication statusPublished - 16 Jun 2011

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