title: Atrial fibrillation in the elderly: a review.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
authors.forename: Fayaz A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Hakim
authors.forename: Win-Kuang
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Shen
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: ablations; anticoagulation; atrial fibrillation; drug therapy; elderly; practical approach