Coagulation in the elderly.
The elderly have few bleeding disorders related exclusively to the aging process. However, abnormalities of coagulation are seen frequently in this group as complications of other illnesses. Thus a good understanding of basic coagulation physiology and testing will provide the necessary tools for therapeutic guidance.
D000368:Aged; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000378:metabolism; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors