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[Lung embolism in the elderly].

J D Leuppi1, N Howarth, J-P Janssens

  • 1Pneumologie, Universitätskliniken, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland. jleuppi@uhbs.ch

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|April 30, 2003
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Elderly individuals face higher risks of thrombo-embolic events, often diagnosed late due to overlapping symptoms. This review details diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for this population.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Hematology

Context:

  • Elderly populations exhibit a heightened susceptibility to thrombo-embolic events.
  • Pulmonary embolism is a significant cause of mortality in older adults.
  • The role of advanced age versus comorbidities in this increased risk remains unclear.

Purpose:

  • To review diagnostic approaches for thrombo-embolic events in the elderly.
  • To outline therapeutic interventions for thrombo-embolic conditions in older patients.
  • To address the diagnostic challenges posed by overlapping symptoms in geriatric patients.

Summary:

  • Immobility is a primary risk factor for thrombo-embolic events, alongside trauma, surgery, venous stasis, thrombophilia, and prior events.
  • Age-related increases in thrombo-embolic risk are noted, but diagnosis is complicated by comorbidities mimicking other cardiopulmonary diseases.

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  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on managing thrombo-embolic risks in the elderly.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic accuracy for thrombo-embolic events in elderly patients.
    • Enhanced therapeutic strategies tailored to the geriatric population.
    • Reduced morbidity and mortality associated with thrombo-embolic conditions in older adults.