An Etiologic Profile of Anemia in 405 Geriatric Patients
Joint Authors
Schaefer, Roland
Virgin, Garth
Geisel, Tabea
Stein, Jürgen
Bach, Matthias
Martin, Julia
Schulze, Bettina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Anemia is a common condition in the elderly and a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality, reducing not only functional capacity and mobility but also quality of life.
Currently, few data are available regarding anemia in hospitalized geriatric patients.
Our retrospective study investigated epidemiology and causes of anemia in 405 hospitalized geriatric patients.
Methods.
Data analysis was performed using laboratory parameters determined during routine hospital admission procedures (hemoglobin, ferritin, transferrin saturation, C-reactive protein, vitamin B12, folic acid, and creatinine) in addition to medical history and demographics.
Results.
Anemia affected approximately two-thirds of subjects.
Of 386 patients with recorded hemoglobin values, 66.3% were anemic according to WHO criteria, mostly (85.1%) in a mild form.
Anemia was primarily due to iron deficiency (65%), frequently due to underlying chronic infection (62.1%), or of mixed etiology involving a combination of chronic disease and iron deficiency, with absolute iron deficiency playing a comparatively minor role.
Conclusion.
Greater awareness of anemia in the elderly is warranted due to its high prevalence and negative effect on outcomes, hospitalization duration, and mortality.
Geriatric patients should be routinely screened for anemia and etiological causes of anemia individually assessed to allow timely initiation of appropriate therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Geisel, Tabea& Martin, Julia& Schulze, Bettina& Schaefer, Roland& Bach, Matthias& Virgin, Garth…[et al.]. 2014. An Etiologic Profile of Anemia in 405 Geriatric Patients. Anemia،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Geisel, Tabea…[et al.]. An Etiologic Profile of Anemia in 405 Geriatric Patients. Anemia No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Geisel, Tabea& Martin, Julia& Schulze, Bettina& Schaefer, Roland& Bach, Matthias& Virgin, Garth…[et al.]. An Etiologic Profile of Anemia in 405 Geriatric Patients. Anemia. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509272
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509272