Use of Anticoagulation in Elderly patients at risk of falling with atrial fibrillation

Report By: Dr Moncur - FY2
Institution: Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand
Date Submitted: 10th February 2012
Last Modified: 10th February 2012
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients aged 65 and over with atrial fibrillation at moderate to severe risk of stroke(CHADS2 score >2) who are deemed at high risk of falls], who are [anticoagulated with warfarin], [is the risk of intercranial bleeding greater than the benefit of reduced stroke incidence]