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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Elderly CME DisclosuresRelease Date: January 30, 2008; Valid for credit through January 30, 2009 |
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| The content of this CME activity, "Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Elderly," was developed by the faculty.
To participate in this activity: (1) review the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures; (2) study the education content; (3) take the post-test and/or complete the evaluation; (4) view/print certificate View details.
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common problem among older adults and can carry a higher rate of morbidity and mortality compared with bleeding in younger patients. The current article reviews the common causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly as well as the principles of management for these patients. - Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Elderly
Patrick S. Yachimski, MD
Lawrence S. Friedman, MD
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: - Describe the etiology and management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly adults
- Describe conditions that can cause sudden upper gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly adults
- Identify the most common cause of
lower gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly
- Describe the etiology and management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly adults
- Specify diagnostic methods for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly
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Medscape, LLC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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