Name
404: Anticoagulation of the Oldest Old: Risk-Benefit Decision-Making in Older Adults Aged 85 and Older
Date & Time
Saturday, April 10, 2027, 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Speakers
Description
This session focuses on the challenges of anticoagulation treatment in older adults aged 85 and older. Discussion will include application of risk–benefit principles to determine appropriateness of anticoagulation; evaluation of bleeding and thromboembolic risk using validated tools and clinical judgment in patients; and development of individualized anticoagulation plans that incorporate comorbidities, frailty, fall risk, and patient goals of care.
Session Type
General
ANCC Contact Hours
1