Acquired Inhibitors : A Special Case of Bleeding in Older Adults

Author

Stefanacci, Richard G.

Source

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-11-29

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

5

Main Subjects

Diseases

Abstract EN

This literature review is intended to familiarize physicians and healthcare providers of older adults with the potential causes of acute bleeding in older adults and to review diagnostic approaches that can produce prompt identification of acute bleeding and facilitate timely treatment.

Adverse events from anticoagulant treatment and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and aspirin use and abuse are among the most common causes of bleeding in older adults.

Diagnoses infrequently considered—mild congenital hemophilia, acquired hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and platelet dysfunction—can contribute to acute bleeding in older adults.

The approach to management of bleeding varies.

Management of acute bleeding in older adults can be challenging because these patients often have chronic comorbidity and have been prescribed long-term concomitant medications that can complicate diagnosis and treatment.

Prompt recognition of acquired hemophilia, referral to an expert hematologist, and timely initiation of treatment could improve outcome in older patients who experience bleeding episodes resulting from this condition.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Stefanacci, Richard G.. 2012. Acquired Inhibitors : A Special Case of Bleeding in Older Adults. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462227

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Stefanacci, Richard G.. Acquired Inhibitors : A Special Case of Bleeding in Older Adults. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462227

American Medical Association (AMA)

Stefanacci, Richard G.. Acquired Inhibitors : A Special Case of Bleeding in Older Adults. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462227

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-462227