Permanent pacemakers in older persons

Article Abstract:

Permanent pacemakers in older persons are discussed based on a study of articles and data with the goal of reviewing physiologic changes of aging that may lead to the need for a permanent pacemaker; current standard indications for implantation based on expert guidelines; newer investigational pacemaker uses; advances in technology related to pacemakers and cost-effectiveness of pacing on a permanent basis.

United States, Care and treatment, Statistical Data Included, Usage, Economic aspects, Statistics, Heart diseases, Pacemaker, Artificial (Heart), Pacemakers, Cardiac pacing, Heart block

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Orthostatic hypotension and cognitive decline in older people

Article Abstract:

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is not associated with the risk of cognitive impairment in old age. The impact of OH's cerebral hypoperfusion on cognitive deterioration remains unclear. Cognition decline in 651 older adults tested two years after the initial assessment was due mainly to advanced age and lack of formal education. The overall rate of OH was 28.7% in this group.

Risk factors, Health risk assessment, Cognition disorders in old age, Geriatric cognitive disorders, Hypotension, Orthostatic, Orthostatic hypotension

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