Anticoagulation in the Elderly
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Gross CP, Vogel EW, Dhond AJ, Marple CB, Edwards RA, Hauch O, Demers EA, Ezekowitz M. Factors influencing physicians' reported use of anticoagulation therapy in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: A cross-sectional survey. Clinical Therapeutics 2003, 25: 1750-1764. PMID: 12860496, DOI: 10.1016/s0149-2918(03)80167-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonvalvular atrial fibrillationCerebrovascular accidentAtrial fibrillationPhysicians' attitudesBenefits of warfarinMajor bleeding episodesUse of warfarinEmbolic cerebrovascular accidentAmerican Medical Association MasterfileMultivariate logistic regressionCross-sectional studyHigher risk estimatesCross-sectional surveyCase vignettesWarfarin useAnticoagulation therapyBleeding episodesElderly patientsWarfarin therapyComorbid conditionsIntracerebral hemorrhageRisk factorsTreatment recommendationsPhysician ageMedian number