ArticleAnemia2014
An etiologic profile of anemia in 405 geriatric patients.
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- A clinico-pathological study of geriatric anemias.Aging medicine (Milton (N.S.W)) · 2021Article
- Anaemia in the Hospitalized Elderly in Tanzania: Prevalence, Severity, and Micronutrient Deficiency Status.Anemia · 2021Article
- Cross-sectional relationship between haemoglobin concentration and measures of physical and cognitive function in an older rural South African population.Journal of epidemiology and community health · 2018Article
- Effect of Pre-operative Anaemia on Post-operative Complications in Low-Resource Settings.World journal of surgery · 2017Article
- Anemia and iron deficiency in gastrointestinal and liver conditions.World journal of gastroenterology · 2016Review
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- Vitamin B12 and folate levels in healthy Swiss senior citizens: a prospective study evaluating reference intervals and decision limits.BMC geriatrics · 2015Article
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Abstract
Background. Anemia is a common condition in the elderly and a significant risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality, reducing not only functional capacity and mobility but also quality of life. Currently, few data are available regarding anemia in hospitalized geriatric patients. Our retrospective study investigated epidemiology and causes of anemia in 405 hospitalized geriatric patients. Methods. Data analysis was performed using laboratory parameters determined during routine hospital admission procedures (hemoglobin, ferritin, transferrin saturation, C-reactive protein, vitamin B12, folic acid, and creatinine) in addition to medical history and demographics. Results. Anemia affected approximately two-thirds of subjects. Of 386 patients with recorded hemoglobin values, 66.3% were anemic according to WHO criteria, mostly (85.1%) in a mild form. Anemia was primarily due to iron deficiency (65%), frequently due to underlying chronic infection (62.1%), or of mixed etiology involving a combination of chronic disease and iron deficiency, with absolute iron deficiency playing a comparatively minor role. Conclusion. Greater awareness of anemia in the elderly is warranted due to its high prevalence and negative effect on outcomes, hospitalization duration, and mortality. Geriatric patients should be routinely screened for anemia and etiological causes of anemia individually assessed to allow timely initiation of appropriate therapy.
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