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Aging and Health
August 12, 2024

Deprescribing Equity—A Research Framework for Older Adults

Author Affiliations
  • 1Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
  • 2Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation, Implementation and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
  • 3Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(10):1258-1259. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.3824

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and is associated with considerable morbidity from ischemic stroke, particularly among older adults.1 Oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy greatly reduces stroke risk. Despite the evidence against antiplatelet use for stroke prevention, these therapies are often prescribed for AF. However, few have characterized this potentially inappropriate use in older adults.

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