Anemia in the Elderly

2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-49505-7
Verlag: Springer US

Buch, Englisch, 145 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 407 g

Anemia in the elderly has been properly defined as the silent epidemic, representing 3 million people in the United States aged 65 years and older. Incidence and prevalence of this condition increase with age. It differs in its etiology, pathogenesis and treatment from anemia in children and younger adults. Anemia is associated with reduced survival, increased risk of functional dependence and hospitalization, increased risk of congestive heart failure and stage renal disease and cognitive disorders. Approximately 70% of anemia in older individuals is reversible.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Balducci, Lodovico

Bennett, John M.

Ershler, William B.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Geriatrie, Gerontologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Hämatologie, Transfusionsmedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Stem Cell Aging: Potential Effects on Health and Mortality.- Anemia and Aging or Anemia of Aging?.- B12 and Iron Deficiency in the Elderly.- The Anemia of Chronic Inflammation.- Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly.- Anemia in Long-Term Care.- Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Aplastic Anemia: Pathologic and Immunologic Implications.- Anemia and Cancer.- Erythropoietin Deficiency and Late-Life Anemia.- Anemia and Physical Health Decline in Old Age.