| Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly : aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. | |
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PMID: 23192436 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common, potentially life threatening medical emergency. It is associated with higher rates of hospitalization, morbidity and mortality in the elderly when compared with younger patients, most likely due to higher prevalence of multiple comorbidities. Age is an independent risk factor for mortality in UGIB, with Helicobacter pylori infection and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and anticoagulants being the most prevalent causal risk factors. These patients require early risk assessment, resuscitation and an attempt to identify and treat the bleeding source. In the majority, this involves early endoscopy and endotherapy as required to achieve haemostasis, with radiological intervention or surgery needed in the minority with ongoing severe bleeding. In this article, we discuss UGIB in the elderly, focusing on aetiology, risk factors and management. |
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Authors:
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Asma Ahmed; Adrian J Stanley |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Drugs & aging Volume: 29 ISSN: 1170-229X ISO Abbreviation: Drugs Aging Publication Date: 2012 Dec |
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Created Date: 2012-11-29 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102074 Medline TA: Drugs Aging Country: New Zealand |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 933-40 Citation Subset: IM |
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Gastroenterology Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Castle St, Glasgow, G4 OSF, UK. |
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