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[Age, an independent risk factor for thrombosis. Epidemiologic data]
I Mahé1, C Caulin, J F Bergmann
1Service de Médecine A, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris (75). isabelle.mahe@lrb.ap-hop-paris.fr
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|August 16, 2005
Summary
The risk of arterial and venous thrombosis significantly increases with age, particularly in individuals over 80. Early identification of risk factors is crucial for preventing thrombotic events in the elderly.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Hematology
Context:
- Thrombosis incidence, both arterial and venous, escalates with advancing age.
- Elderly populations exhibit a higher prevalence of conditions predisposing to thrombosis, such as atheromatous diseases and atrial fibrillation.
- Ischemic heart disease is a leading cause of mortality in older adults.
Purpose:
- To highlight the age-related increase in thrombotic event risk.
- To emphasize the significance of atrial fibrillation as a risk factor for cerebrovascular accidents in the elderly.
- To underscore the rising incidence of venous thromboembolic disease with age.
Summary:
- The incidence of arterial and venous thrombosis rises with age, with conditions like atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolic disease becoming more prevalent.
- Atrial fibrillation affects approximately 10% of individuals over 80, increasing stroke risk.
- Venous thromboembolic disease incidence rises significantly in those over 75.
- Elderly individuals frequently possess multiple risk factors, amplifying their thrombotic event risk.
Impact:
- Recognizing the heightened risk of thrombosis in the elderly necessitates systematic screening for acquired risk factors.
- Proactive assessment and management of risk factors are essential for effective prevention strategies in geriatric populations.
- This understanding supports targeted interventions to mitigate the burden of thrombotic diseases in aging societies.