People aged over 75 in atrial fibrillation on warfarin: the rate of major hemorrhage and stroke in more than 500 patient-years of follow-up
Article Abstract:
Warfarin is used as an anticoagulant agent by patients suffering with atrial fibrillation and strokes. There is a presumption of excessive hemorrhage resulting from the usage of warfarin. A study examining the effectiveness of warfarin in patients suffering with atrial fibrillation and strokes who are aged above 75 years is presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
Australia, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Drugs, Metabolic Agents NEC, Metabolic Agents, Causes of, Complications and side effects, Drug therapy, Hemorrhage, Atrial fibrillation, Warfarin (Medication)
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Early markers of prolonged hospital stays in older people: a prospective, multicenter study of 908 inpatients in French acute hospitals
Article Abstract:
Clinical study on determination of early indicators of elongated hospital stays in older people in acute hospitals is presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
France, Analysis, Hospital utilization, Hospital stays
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Subjects list: Health aspects, Care and treatment, Aged patients, Elderly patients
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