Clinical Study

Could Some Geriatric Characteristics Hinder the Prescription of Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly?

Table 3

Univariate analysis of factors associated with the presence of anticoagulation ().

Odds ratio (IC 95%)

Institution0.59 (0.28–1.21)0.155
% CHADS2 ≥ 2 points0.69 (0.32–1.49)0.359
% ISAR ≥ 1 point2.37 (0.45–5.83)0.338
% ISAR ≥ 2 points1.12 (0.50–2.96)0.664
% GDS > 1 point0.72 (0.35–1.46)0.368
% fallers < 6 months1.33 (0.62–2.83)0.459
% weight loss0.84 (0.40–1.75)0.651
% albumin < 3.5 mg/100 mL0.95 (0.41–2.21)0.913
% GFR < 40 mL/min0.92 (0.35–2.41)0.874