Dizziness in elderly patients: discussion based on a clinical observation
O. V. Kosivtsova,
Yu. A. Starchina,
K. A. Urtenov
et al.
Abstract:In elderly patients, vestibular disorders are often associated with concomitant diseases and lead to falls and injuries. When treating elderly patients, it is necessary to determine an underlying cause of dizziness, and assess concomitant diseases, medications taken and their possible impact on the course of the underlying disease. In elderly patients, vascular dizziness is often misdiagnosed, while peripheral causes of dizziness are not identified, and effective treatment is not provided. Early recognition an… Show more
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