Influence of Age on Warfarin Dose, Anticoagulation Control, and Risk of Hemorrhage.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:We assessed the influence of age on warfarin dose, percentage time in target range (PTTR), and risk of major hemorrhage. DESIGN:Warfarin users recruited into a large prospective inception cohort study were categorized into three age groups: young (younger than 50 yrs), middle aged (50-70 yrs), and elderly (older than 70 yrs). The influence of age on warfarin dose and PTTR was assessed using regression analysis; risk of major hemorrhage was assessed using proportional hazards analysis. Models were adjusted for demographic, clinical, and genetic factors. SETTING:Two outpatient anticoagulation clinics. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 1498 anticoagulated patients. OUTCOMES:Warfarin dose (mg/day), PTTR, major hemorrhage. RESULTS:Of the 1498 patients, 22.8% were young, 44.1% were middle aged,

SUBMITTER: Shendre A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6014885 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature