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NCT Number: NCT02884661

First-line Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiology and Geriatric Departments

In order to evaluate the implementation for the recommendations about the patient care for atrial fibrillation in aged patients, a non-interventional study is performed retrospectively by comparing two approach of the focus in Cardiology Department and in Geriatric unit.

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Key information

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmias, Cardiac Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

75 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHR Metz-Thionville

Metz, 57085, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • having an atrial fibrillation
  • cared in Cardiology department or in geriatric unit

Exclusion criteria

  • having a mitral valvulopathy, or a valvular disease with a surgery indication
  • having a valvular prosthesis
  • history of valve reconstruction

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Implementation of the recommendations about non-valvular atrial fibrillation

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

Secondary outcomes

  1. Socio-demographic data

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

  2. Etiologic factors of the atrial fibrillations

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

  3. Use of supplementary examinations

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

  4. Use of a standard geriatric assessment

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

  5. Use of an assessment of the risks of thrombosis and bleeding

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

  6. Choice of the anti-thrombosis treatment

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

  7. Choice of the anti-arrhythmia treatment

    Time frame: September 1st, 2014 to October 13, 2015

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of the Usual Choice for a First-line Treatment in Case of Atrial Fibrillation : Comparison Between Cardiology Department and Geriatric Unit.

Acronym: ACFA

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Aug 31, 2016
Registry last updated
Aug 31, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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