Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Gastrointestinal bleeding in older people.

J J Farrell1, L S Friedman

  • 1Gastrointestinal Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|February 7, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Gastrointestinal bleeding presents unique challenges in older adults due to increased comorbidities and medication use. This review covers common causes and management strategies for upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Editorial: avoiding corticosteroids in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2017
Same author

Targeting the PI3K/Akt pathway in murine MDS/MPN driven by hyperactive Ras.

Leukemia·2016
Same author

BCL11A enhancer haplotypes and fetal hemoglobin in sickle cell anemia.

Blood cells, molecules & diseases·2015
Same author

The association between U.S. Poison Center assistance and length of stay and hospital charges.

Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2014
Same author

The role of donor-specific HLA alloantibodies in liver transplantation.

American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons·2014
Same author

The PI3K inhibitor GDC-0941 combines with existing clinical regimens for superior activity in multiple myeloma.

Oncogene·2013

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Aging populations experience higher rates of comorbidity and polypharmacy.
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in older adults poses significant clinical challenges.
  • Unique presentations and etiologies of GIB are common in the elderly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the unique features and common causes of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding in older individuals.
  • To discuss critical management issues pertinent to geriatric gastrointestinal bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of aging and gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Synthesis of information on geriatric-specific GIB presentations and causes.
  • Analysis of management strategies including resuscitation, anticoagulation, and interventions.

Main Results:

  • Older adults exhibit atypical presentations of gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Common causes of GIB in the elderly include peptic ulcer disease, diverticular disease, and malignancy.
  • Management requires careful consideration of hemodynamic stability, anticoagulation reversal, and appropriate endoscopic or surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding in older adults necessitates a tailored approach considering age-related factors.
  • Effective management hinges on prompt resuscitation, judicious use of anticoagulation, and timely endoscopic or surgical therapy.
  • Understanding the unique aspects of GIB in the elderly is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

Related Experiment Videos