Diagnosis of geriatric patients with severe dizziness

Article Abstract:

Older patients with severe dizziness may develop a related type of vertigo or a cardiovascular disease, depending on the type of presenting symptoms. Researchers linked falls and/or fainting and a history of heart problems to a cardiovascular diagnosis in 28% of the 50 patients examined. Peripheral vestibular disorder, such as common vertigo or Meniere's disease, were diagnosed in 18% of the patients who had related symptoms. No cause was found in 22% of all patients.

Diagnosis, Physiological aspects, Development and progression, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Vertigo, Meniere's disease

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Interactive video specialty consultations in long-term care

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The outcomes of a provider and resident satisfaction with specialist physician consultations provided via interactive video to residents of a long-term care (LTC) center are assessed. It was observed that there was a high rate of physician, patient, and nurse satisfaction with interactive video conferencing and that it is advantageous to patients as it avoided traveling and ensured greater continuity of care.

United States, HEALTH SERVICES, Usage, Health care industry, Interactive computer systems, Interactive media, Interactive technology, E-commerce

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