Spontaneous chronic subdural hematoma in elderly people – Arterial hypertension and other risk factors

ConclusionThe incidence of HTA had borderline significance in the patients aged 60–69 years with SCSDHs and statistical significance in the patients aged 70–79 years with SCSDHs. Anticoagulant therapy was the most significant risk factor. Among the patients with SCSDHs aged 60–69 years, the percentage of heavy drinkers was significantly higher than in the control group.
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research