A Case Of Atrial Fibrillation In An Elderly Patient With Recurrent Falls And Dementia

Ng Li Yan; Jeffrey Jiang Song’En

The Singapore Family Physician

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A Case Of Atrial Fibrillation In An Elderly Patient With Recurrent Falls And Dementia

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Author(s):

Ng Li Yan
Jeffrey Jiang Song’En

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 46 No 7 - Person Centred Diabetes Care and Meal Planning for the Older Person

Page(s):

43 - 47

Publication date:

1 September 2020

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

A case study highlighting the complexity in the management of newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation in an elderly female with recurrent falls and a lack of mental capacity. This demonstrates a delicate balance between reducing thromboembolic phenomenon and bleeding risks.