Pulmonary Embolism More Common in People Over 70

Pulmonary Embolism More Common in People Over 70

Jan 11, 2024 | News

Older patients exhibit distinct characteristics compared to younger individuals Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, the two main forms of venous thromboembolic disease (VTE), are more prevalent in older adults, although no one is completely immune. Scientific...
Study analysing anticoagulant treatment in centenarians

Study analysing anticoagulant treatment in centenarians

Sep 30, 2016 | News

Their risk of bleeding is lower than in nonagenarians Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can occur in anyone and at any time, but it is more common among older people. As patient age increases, so does the risk of bleeding caused by anticoagulant treatment, so administering...