What are the main modifiable bleeding risk factors for atrial fibrillation patients?
The main modifiable bleeding risk factors for atrial fibrillation patients include advanced age, the use of multiple antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alcohol use, and concomitant diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and liver disease. Other factors include poor adherence to anticoagulant therapy, poor nutrition, and the presence of certain genetic variants such as Factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A.  