Prophylactic anticoagulation for venous thromboembolic disease in geriatric patients
Article Abstract:
Venous thromboembolic disease occurs commonly in geriatric medical patients, causing morbidity and mortality. Clinical practice guidelines devised for geriatric medical patients facilitate rational use of Thromboprophylaxis.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Health aspects, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Thrombosis, Deep vein, Deep vein thrombosis
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Clinical assessment of the driving competence of patients with dementia
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A study examining the validity and reliability of clinical ratings of driving competence among mild dementia drivers is presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
United States, Evaluation, Dementia, Automobile driving, Motor vehicle driving
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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