Publications by authors named "Raquel Lopez-Gavez"
J Nutr Health Aging
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted on atrial fibrillation (AF) patients starting vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy to determine the effect of comorbidities, frailty, and malnutrition on clinical outcomes.
- The research found that a majority of patients had multiple health issues, and frailty significantly increased the risks for major bleeding and death, while malnutrition heightened the risk for strokes and overall mortality.
- These findings underline the importance of addressing these factors in AF patients to improve their health outcomes during VKA treatment.
