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

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

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.

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