BMC Geriatrics
Oral anticoagulation therapy in nonagenarian patients with atrial fibrillation: usage patterns, predictors, and in-hospital outcomes from a single-center retrospective study
Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is highly prevalent in nonagenarians (≥ 90 years). However, this group is often excluded from clinical trials, leaving limited real-world evidence on oral anticoagulant (OAC) use, safety, and efficacy. This study sought to investigate the usage patterns, predictors, and in-hospital outcomes of OAC therapy in nonagenarian patients with AF to provide real-world evidence to inform clinical decision-making. Methods A retrospective single-center analysis was conducted on 290 …