Key result
This review outlines the indications for warfarin therapy and identifies potential barriers to effective management for older adults in the primary care setting.
Population
Older adults (age > 65) at risk for thromboembolic events
Design
Review
Authors
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Alerts clinicians to barriers in elderly warfarin care; leaves open prospective studies on mitigation strategies.
This review provides guidance for nurse practitioners on prescribing and monitoring warfarin therapy in older adults to balance thromboembolic prevention with bleeding risks.
Perrero et al. (2004) conducted a review in Thromboembolic events. Warfarin was evaluated. This review outlines the indications for warfarin therapy and identifies potential barriers to effective management for older adults in the primary care setting.
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