Practical Insight Into Anticoagulation for an Aging Population.

Anticoagulation is almost always required as a part of treatment for atrial fibrillation, but it is also one of the most potentially dangerous pharmacologic strategies. Recently, a number of guidance documents have been released with respect to anticoagulation. Some elements of the guidelines potentially create conflicting considerations for clinicians charged with selecting the safest and most effective anticoagulation protocol, especially for patients older than 75 years of age.