Diagnostic importance of an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the elderly

P. D. Thomas; J. S. Goodwin

doi:10.1007/BF02201020

Diagnostic importance of an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the elderly

P. D. Thomas, J. S. Goodwin

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Abstract

The usefulness of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in elderly individuals has recently been questioned. ESR measurements were obtained on 100 elderly individuals using the Westergren method. In 4% of the patients screened the ESR was responsible for uncovering previously undiagnosed illnesses. Elevated ESR's, while more prevalent in the elderly than in younger individuals, have a similar pathological significance.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	177-180
Number of pages	4
Journal	Clinical Rheumatology
Volume	6
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02201020
State	Published - Jun 1987
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aging
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Rheumatology

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