Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 86-88 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2017.47034
Anticoagulation therapy and the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in the elderly
Zeki ÖngenDepartment of Cardiology, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
Anticoagulation indications do not differ between elderly and younger patients. However due to the changes with ageing some anticoagulants may increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore a dose adjustment might be needed for some anticoagulant drugs. Non-vitamin K antagonists are as safe and effective as vitamin K antagonists in the elderly.
Keywords: Anticoagulation, elderly patients.
How to cite this article
Zeki Öngen. Anticoagulation therapy and the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in the elderly. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 86-88
Corresponding Author: Zeki Öngen, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: Turkish