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Venous thrombosis requires effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce potential complications.Prevention StrategiesHealthcare providers must prioritize preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for all adult patients upon admission. Interventions depend on bleeding and thrombosis risk, medical history, current medications, diagnoses, planned procedures, and patient preferences. Patients on bed rest should change positions every two hours and, if not...
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[Venous thromboembolism in the elderly].

M Méan1, D Aujesky

  • 1Service de médecine interne, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. marie.mean@chuv.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|December 9, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) primarily affects the elderly, yet they are underrepresented in studies. This research reviews VTE in older adults and presents a new cohort study on their outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Hematology

Context:

  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE) significantly impacts older adults (>65 years), leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
  • Elderly patients with VTE face poorer outcomes, including higher mortality, major bleeding, and post-thrombotic syndrome.
  • Despite its prevalence, older adults are underrepresented in prospective VTE research, leaving gaps in understanding their specific needs.

Purpose:

  • To review existing evidence on venous thromboembolism (VTE) specifically in the elderly population.
  • To investigate patient factors influencing medical outcomes, quality of life, and healthcare costs in elderly VTE patients.
  • To present findings from a prospective multicenter Swiss cohort study on elderly VTE patients' outcomes and resource utilization.

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Summary:

  • This review synthesizes current knowledge on VTE in older adults, highlighting their underrepresentation in research and poorer outcomes.
  • A prospective multicenter Swiss cohort study is introduced to examine medical outcomes, quality of life, and healthcare resource utilization in elderly patients with VTE.
  • The study aims to address the lack of data on factors affecting elderly VTE patients' health and care costs.

Impact:

  • Enhance understanding of VTE pathophysiology and clinical management in geriatric populations.
  • Inform evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice for treating VTE in elderly patients.
  • Improve quality of life and reduce healthcare burden associated with VTE in older adults.