title: Atrial fibrillation in the elderly: management update.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Jahnigen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants