To Your Health, by Dean F. Giannone, M.D.: Atrial Fibrillation? Elderly? You Need Coumadin!!

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Thursday, November 3, 2005

Atrial Fibrillation? Elderly? You Need Coumadin!!

Chances are, if you have atrial fibrillation (AF), you're on the blood thinner Coumadin. Unless your rhythm has been restored to normal, you require Coumadin; the irregularity of the heart rhythm can lead to blood clots forming within the heart, which can cause strokes. However, many of our elderly... Sign in to see full entry.

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