Predictive factors of in-hospital mortality in older patients admitted to a medical intensive care unit
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Risk factors for in-hospital mortality for elderly intensive care patients include moderate and severe cognitive impairment and lower functional independence, in addition to acute physiological impairments.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Risk of cognitive decline in older patients after carotid endarterectomy: an observational study
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An observational study, examining the risk of cognitive decline, in elderly patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy in Italy, for symptomatic left internal carotid artery stenosis, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Home hospitalization service for acute uncomplicated first ischemic stroke in elderly patients: a randomized trial
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Home treatment of elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke is evaluated. The elderly patients on home-treatment have better depressive scores and lower rates of admission to nursing homes.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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