… Older adults have a significantly greater risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including
… with hemorrhage are important considerations when using anticoagulants in older adults. …

… of consenting older adults (≥65 years of age) diagnosed with venous thromboembolism at
2 … follow-up of all cases of venous thromboembolism diagnosed at participating hospitals, we …

… frailty in community-dwelling older adults is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). …
in community-dwelling older adults with baseline frailty compared with adults with no frailty. …

… The objectives of the Worcester Venous Thromboembolism study are to provide
contemporary population-based data about …

… and venous thromboembolism are more common in older adults, but so is the risk of
anticoagulant-related bleeding. Because the risk of recurrent venous … in some older adults can be …

… prevention of VTE as they apply to older adults. The recommendations discussed are based
on … is based on the high prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a disorder involving …

… Persons aged ≥ 65 years not only account for over 60% of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
events, they have also a higher mortality and VTE-related morbidity than younger patients, …

… , venous thromboembolism … in older patients with venous thromboembolism. Prior studies
reporting predictors and causes of death in elderly patients with venous thromboembolism …

… of older adults in our communities has increased notably. In 2014, there were 46.2 million
individuals aged 65 years and older, … These older adults are at increased risk for both bleeding …

… that used newly approved drugs to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in older adults.
… when used for VTE prevention in older adults undergoing major orthopedic surgery. There …