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Thromboembolism in Older Adults

Authors :
Peter L. Gross
Noel C. Chan
Source :
Frontiers in Medicine, Vol 7 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2021.

Abstract

Arterial and venous thromboembolism are both more common in older adults. The use of anticoagulants, the mainstay to prevent thromboembolism, requires consideration of the balance between risk and benefit. Such consideration is even more important in the very elderly in whom the risk of anticoagulant-related bleeding and thrombosis are higher. This review will focus on the challenges of implementing and managing anticoagulant therapy in older patients in an era when the options for anticoagulants include not only vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), but also direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2296858X
Volume :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.491c56b0241c4e8caf59d39bae576c4b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2020.470016