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Atrial fibrillation in the elderly: management update
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Atrial fibrillation in the elderly: management update
Geriatrics.
1990 Nov.
Abstract
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation is associated with a markedly increased risk of embolic stroke in elderly persons. Evidence is accumulating that anticoagulation with warfarin or aspirin may be effective in reducing this risk.
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