Predictors of the risk of falls among elderly with chronic atrial fibrillation

Predictors of the risk of falls among elderly with chronic atrial fibrillation

OBJECTIVES: Though elderly persons with chronic atrial fibrillation have more comorbidities that could limit indications for the chronic use of anticoagulants, few studies have focused on the risk of falls within this particular group. To evaluate the predictors of the risk of falls among elderly wi...

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Main Authors: Angela Cristina Silva dos Santos, Moacyr Roberto Cucê Nobre, Amit Nussbacher, Giselle Helena de Paula Rodrigues, Otavio Celso Eluf Gebara, João Batista Carvalho Serro Azul, Mauricio Wajngarten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2012-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Falls
Elderly Atrial Fibrillation
Questionnaires
Risk Assessment
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322012000400002

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