«Vertigo. ...» Document abstract
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SummarySensation of movement when no movement is actually occurring. Results from peripheral or central causes or, in some instances, may be induced by medications or anxiety disorders.
Patients who are elderly and have risk factors for cerebrovascular disease (CVD) are more likely to experience central causes.
Table of Contents- DESCRIPTION
- GENERAL PREVENTION
- RISK FACTORS
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- DIAGNOSIS
- History
- TESTS
- DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
- GENERAL MEASURES
- SPECIAL THERAPY
- MEDICATION (DRUGS)
- ALERT
- Conclusions
« These changes can result in the common age-related symptoms of benign senescence, slowed reaction time, postural hypotension, vertigo or giddiness, presbyopia ...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe process of aging produces important physiologic changes in the central nervous system, including neuroanatomic, neurotransmitter, and neurophysiologic changes.
These processes result in age-related symptoms and manifestations for many older persons.
These physiologic changes develop at dramatically variable rates in different older persons, however, the decline being modified by factors such as diet, environment, lifestyle, genetic predisposition, disability, disease, and side effects of drugs.
These changes can result in the common age-related symptoms of benign senescence, slowed reaction time, postural hypotension, vertigo or giddiness, presbyopia, presbycusis, stiffened gait, and sleep difficulties.
Table of Contents- Overview
- MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION
- FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
- ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS IN THE ELDERLY
- DRUGS WITH PSYCHOACTIVE EFFECTS
- PRINCIPLES OF DRUG THERAPY IN THE ELDERLY
- Recommendations
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