[Management of oral anticoagulants by elderly patients at home]. / Gestion des anticoagulants oraux au domicile par les patients âgés.

Improving the management of a vitamin K antagonist (VKA) treatment helps to reduce the risk of haemorrhage. To assess the treatment methods and the quality of education of elderly patients, a telephone survey was carried out in 2011 of 100 patients treated with a VKA. The patients, or main carers managing the treatment at home, have adequate knowledge of their treatment. The education of elderly patients therefore seems to be a reasonable and viable objective.