Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Older Adult: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Management
Sobani Z, Hung K. Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Older Adult: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Management. Current Treatment Options In Gastroenterology 2025, 23: 4. DOI: 10.1007/s11938-025-00469-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder individualsManagement of modifiable risk factorsRisk factorsModifiable risk factorsProportion of individualsOlder AdultsYears of ageBleeding riskGI bleedingManagement of GI bleedingRisk scoreTiming of endoscopic interventionPeri-procedural anticoagulation managementNovel risk scoreComorbid conditionsGastrointestinal (GI) bleedingReduce mortalityHelicobacter pylori infectionMitigate bleeding riskMortalityEndoscopic therapyRiskPrevent rebleedingGastrointestinal bleedingAnticoagulation management
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