This chapter contains sections titled:

• Introduction

• The Elderly are more Prone to Thromboembolism

• Anticoagulant Response Differs in the Elderly

• The Elderly are more Prone to Hemorrhage

• Anticoagulants are Effective in the Elderly

• The Risk-Benefit Equation: How to Optimize it in the Elderly

• Presence of Potential Bleeding Site

• Duration of Anticoagulant Therapy

• Conclusions

• Key References

• References

• Further Reading