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Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing and now affects over 10% of individuals aged ≥80 years. Warfarin is effective in preventing thromboembolic events, but is substantially under-used in the elderly, and use of new anticoagulants at age ≥80 years is also limited. We determined the incidence and outcome of AF-related thromboembolic events at all ages in a population-based study and projected future event rates.

Original publication

DOI

10.1136/jnnp-2013-306573.2

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry

Publication Date

11/2013

Volume

84

Addresses

University of Oxford.

Keywords

PARKINSON'S DISEASE, STROKE