NW GWEC
Atrial Fibrillation: Patient-Centered Care and Anticoagulation
Michael A. Chen, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C.
Associate Professor
University of Washington, School of Medicine
Harborview Medical Center, Cardiology
School of Medicine, Cardiology
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
- Estimate the risks and benefits of anticoagulation in older adults with atrial fibrillation.
- List the risks and benefits of various agents for anticoagulation.
- Describe the impact of comorbidities in the management of older adults with atrial fibrillation.
[From the Winter 2018 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]