Predictive factors of in-hospital mortality in older patients admitted to a medical intensive care unit

Article Abstract:

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.

Prognosis, Outcome and process assessment (Health Care), Outcome and process assessment (Medical care), Death of

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Risk of cognitive decline in older patients after carotid endarterectomy: an observational study

Article Abstract:

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.

Health aspects, Analysis, Risk factors, Observations, Carotid artery diseases, Cognition disorders in old age, Geriatric cognitive disorders, Endarterectomy

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Home hospitalization service for acute uncomplicated first ischemic stroke in elderly patients: a randomized trial

Article Abstract:

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.

Stroke (Disease), Stroke

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