Drop attacks in older adults: systematic assessment has a high diagnostic yield

Article Abstract:

A study on the causes of drop attacks in elderly persons is presented. Drop attacks can be used to diagnose cardiovascular disorders. Drop attacks or falls is a terminology used to describe sudden collapse in full consciousness accompanied with difficulty in getting up but without any circulation problems.

United Kingdom, Health aspects, Analysis, Cardiovascular diseases, Diagnosis, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls

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Prevalence and severity of gait disorders in Alzheimer's and non-Alzheimer's Dementias

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The prevalence, severity and balance disorders in Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson's disease with dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's without dementia are examined.

United States, Science & research, Research, Gait disorders, Prevalence studies (Epidemiology)

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Unprovoked and glyceryl trinitrate-provoked head-up tilt table test is safe in older people: A review of 10 years' experience

Article Abstract:

A study conducted to test the safety of the head-up tilt (HUT) test in older adults is presented. The study revealed that HUT is safe in older people including patients into their ninth decade.

General services, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Glycerine, Safety and security measures, Surveys, Glycerol, Chemical properties, Glycerin

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