Anemia in the Elderly, Paperback by Balducci, Lodovico, M.D. (EDT); Ershler, ...

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Publisher: Springer Subject Area: Medical Publication Name: Anemia in the Elderly Format: Trade Paperback Number of Pages: IX, 145 Pages Item Weight: 8.7 Oz Book Title: Anemia in the Elderly Type: Textbook Language: English Item Length: 9.3 in Subject: Hematology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics ISBN: 9780387097916 width: 6.1 in Item Width: 6.1 in Author: William B. Ershler Publication Year: 2008

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Anemia in the Elderly, Paperback by Balducci, Lodovico, M.D. (EDT); Ershler, .... Anemia in the Elderly, Paperback by Balducci, Lodovico, . (EDT); Ershler, William B., . (EDT); Bennett, John M. (EDT), ISBN 0387097910, ISBN-13 9780387097916, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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. Anemia in the Elderly, Paperback by Balducci, Lodovico, . (EDT); Ershler, William B., . (EDT); Bennett, John M. (EDT), ISBN 0387097910, ISBN-13 9780387097916, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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.