Abstract
This cross-sectional study evaluates the degree of anticoagulant use among nursing home residents with advanced dementia and atrial fibrillation at the end of life.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
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Atrial Fibrillation* / drug therapy
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Atrial Fibrillation* / epidemiology
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Comorbidity
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Dementia* / diagnosis
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Dementia* / epidemiology
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Female
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Functional Status
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Homes for the Aged / statistics & numerical data*
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Humans
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Life Expectancy
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Male
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Medicare / statistics & numerical data
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Nursing Homes / statistics & numerical data*
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Risk Assessment
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Terminal Care* / methods
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Terminal Care* / standards
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United States / epidemiology