Atrial fibrillation in the elderly: A review

Fayaz A. Hakim; Win Kuang Shen

doi:10.2217/fca.14.32

Atrial fibrillation in the elderly: A review

Fayaz A. Hakim, Win Kuang Shen

Cardiovascular Diseases

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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in the elderly population. Elderly patients with AF are often asymptomatic, may have atypical presentation or may present with heart failure or thromboembolic complications. The optimal management strategy of AF in the elderly population is challenging. We present an overview of AF in elderly patients, in particular addressing the pros and cons of various management strategies, and provide a practical approach within the guidelines.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	745-758
Number of pages	14
Journal	Future Cardiology
Volume	10
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2217/fca.14.32
State	Published - Nov 1 2014

Keywords

ablations
anticoagulation
atrial fibrillation
drug therapy
elderly
practical approach

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Molecular Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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