Orthostatic Hypotension In Older Adults

Author : Ahmet Turan Isik,Pinar Soysal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030624934

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Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults by Ahmet Turan Isik,Pinar Soysal Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to orthostatic hypotension (OH) for doctors and nurses involved in the care of older adults, together with a state-of-the-art update on OH, covering its epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, causes, prevention, management, and relevance for geriatric practice. In addition, it addresses mechanisms of orthostatic tolerance and other orthostasis related conditions, as well as drugs, comorbidities and geriatric syndromes related to OH. The homeostatic ability to maintain blood pressure while standing requires an adequate blood volume and the integrity of the nervous system, heart, blood vessels and muscle pump. However, in older adults, some age-related factors can contribute to the development of OH. For example, decreased baroreflex sensitivity, α-1-adrenergic vasoconstrictor response to sympathetic stimuli, parasympathetic activity, renal salt and water conservation, increased vascular stiffness and decreased ventricular diastolic filling, as well as concentrated capacities of the kidney may be associated with changes in postural blood pressure. It has also been shown that OH is associated with falls, cardiac events, heart failure, stroke, reduced quality of life, and increased risk of overall mortality in these patients. “Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults” will be of considerable interest to all professionals working in the fields of geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, and emergency medicine, or working with older people in hospitals or in their community.

Author : Alan J. Sinclair,John E. Morley,Bruno Vellas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 3453 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119954149

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Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine by Alan J. Sinclair,John E. Morley,Bruno Vellas Pdf

This new edition of the comprehensive and renowned textbook Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine offers a fully revised and updated review of geriatric medicine. It covers the full spectrum of the subject, features 41 new chapters, and provides up-to-date, evidence-based, and practical information about the varied medical problems of ageing citizens. The three editors, from UK, USA and France, have ensured that updated chapters provide a global perspective of geriatric medicine, as well as reflect the changes in treatment options and medical conditions which have emerged since publication of the 4th edition in 2006. The book includes expanded sections on acute stroke, dementia, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases, and features a new section on end-of-life care. In the tradition of previous editions, this all-encompassing text continues to be a must-have text for all clinicians who deal with older people, particularly geriatric medical specialists, gerontologists, researchers, and general practitioners. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from Google Play or the MedHand Store. Praise for the 4th edition: "...an excellent reference for learners at all clinical and preclinical levels and a useful contribution to the geriatric medical literature." —Journal of the American Medical Association, November 2006 5th edition selected for 2012 Edition of Doody's Core TitlesTM

Author : Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan,Maciej Banach
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030303327

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Hypotensive Syndromes in Geriatric Patients by Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan,Maciej Banach Pdf

As the Baby Boomers age, concerns over healthcare systems abilities to accommodate geriatric patients grow increasingly challenging. The increased life expectancy of the population since the early 1900s had been built on the improvement of living conditions, diet, public health and advancement in medical care. With this we have seen a steady decline in the age-specific prevalence of vascular and heart diseases, stroke and even dementia. In addition, societies worldwide struggle to develop a large enough workforce to treat aging patients, which forces geriatric patients to rely on physicians in a wide array of specialties that are often not trained for their demographic. These trends have created a tremendous need for trustworthy resources, yet with regard to hypotensive syndromes, nothing of this nature exists. Hypotensive syndromes represent a heterogenous group of disease states. Hypotensive syndromes are characterized by low blood pressure following postural changes, meals and neck turning. These are common conditions seen in the elderly and could be due to blood pressure dysregulation. These syndromes frequently cause dizziness, syncope and falls in the elderly as well as a resultant decrease in function, and they are frequently mistaken for other conditions. This is especially true among physicians who are not trained to consider the unique needs of an aging patient. The proposed book is designed to present a comprehensive approach to the management of hypotensive syndromes in the elderly. Currently there are no guidelines or good resource to guide about these conditions. This book will also discuss the challenges of diagnosis and management of these conditions. The text introduces the concepts to set a clear foundation before covering the syndromes as they present in other comorbidities, including diabetes, heart failure, and a wide array of serious conditions that are common in older patients. As the Baby Boomers continue to age, this text will prove a vital resource for a wide array of specialties that will be increasingly critical to meeting their needs.

Author : Joseph H. Kahn,Brendan G. Magauran (Jr.),Jonathan S. Olshaker
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107677647

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Geriatric Emergency Medicine by Joseph H. Kahn,Brendan G. Magauran (Jr.),Jonathan S. Olshaker Pdf

This comprehensive volume provides a practical framework for evaluation, management and disposition of this growing vulnerable patient population.

Author : Lilian Christina Maria Vloet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9090173552

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Postprandial and orthostatic hypotension in the elderly by Lilian Christina Maria Vloet Pdf

Author : Antonio Raviele
Publisher : Springer
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788847021037

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Cardiac Arrhythmias 2001 by Antonio Raviele Pdf

Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Cardiac Arrhythmias (Venice, 7-10 October 2001)

Author : Samy I. McFarlane,George L. Bakris
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781603273572

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Diabetes and Hypertension by Samy I. McFarlane,George L. Bakris Pdf

Diabetes and hypertension have evolved as two of the modern day epidemics affecting millions of people around the world. These two common co-morbidities lead to substantial increase in cardiovascular disease, the major cause of morbidity and mortality of adults around the world. In Diabetes and Hypertension: Evaluation and Management, a panel of renowned experts address a range of critical topics -- from basic concepts in evaluation and management of diabetes and hypertension, such as dietary interventions, to evaluation and management of secondary hypertension in clinical practice. Other chapters focus on high cardiovascular risk populations such as those with coronary heart disease, chronic kidney disease and minority patients. In addition, evolving concepts and new developments in the field are presented in other chapters, such as prevention of type 2 diabetes and the epidemic of sleep apnea and its implication for diabetes and hypertension evaluation and management. An important title covering two of the most troubling disorders of our time, Diabetes and Hypertension: Evaluation and Management will provide the busy practitioner with cutting edge knowledge in the field as well as practical information that can translate into better care provided to the high-risk population of diabetics and hypertensive patients.

Author : Peter Manu,Robert J. Flanagan,Kathlyn J. Ronaldson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128033906

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Life-Threatening Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs by Peter Manu,Robert J. Flanagan,Kathlyn J. Ronaldson Pdf

Life-Threatening Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs describes in detail more than 20 life-threatening effects associated with antipsychotics, presents the best available data on their incidence and case fatality, and gives comprehensive advice on diagnosis, management and preventive strategies. In addition, the book discusses the benefit of antipsychotic medication in a range of therapeutic indications, and demonstrates the gain in life-expectancy associated with clozapine use in severe mental illness despite its serious, potentially life-threatening adverse effects. Covers cardiovascular, neurological, muscular, hematological, gastrointestinal, autonomic and metabolic effects Gives advice on risk factors, confounding diagnoses and measures to minimise seriousness Discusses clozapine rechallenge after each of its serious adverse reactions Makes suggestions for optimum management of somatic disease in those with severe mental illness, to improve life-expectancy Includes data on post-mortem considerations

Author : Dale Avers,Rita Wong
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323610155

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Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy E-Book by Dale Avers,Rita Wong Pdf

Offering a comprehensive look at physical therapy science and practice, Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th Edition is a perfect resource for both students and practitioners alike. Year after year, this text is recommended as the primary preparatory resource for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. And this new fourth edition only gets better. Content is thoroughly revised to keep you up to date on the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. Five new chapters are added to this edition to help you learn how to better manage common orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic conditions; become familiar with functional outcomes and assessments; and better understand the psychosocial aspects of aging. In all, you can rely on Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy to help you effectively care for today’s aging patient population. Comprehensive coverage of geriatric physical therapy prepares students and clinicians to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for aging patients. Combination of foundational knowledge and clinically relevant information provides a meaningful background in how to effectively manage geriatric disorders Updated information reflects the most recent and relevant information on the Geriatric Clinical Specialty Exam. Standard APTA terminology prepares students for terms they will hear in practice. Expert authorship ensures all information is authoritative, current, and clinically accurate. NEW! Thoroughly revised and updated content across all chapters keeps students up to date with the latest geriatric physical therapy protocols and conditions. NEW! References located at the end of each chapter point students toward credible external sources for further information. NEW! Treatment chapters guide students in managing common conditions in orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, and neurology. NEW! Chapter on functional outcomes and assessment lists relevant scores for the most frequently used tests. NEW! Chapter on psychosocial aspects of aging provides a well-rounded view of the social and mental conditions commonly affecting geriatric patients. NEW! Chapter on frailty covers a wide variety of interventions to optimize treatment. NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Author : Henry Kenneth Walker,Wilbur Dallas Hall,John Willis Hurst
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 1128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Medical
ISBN : MINN:31951D00416688Z

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Clinical Methods by Henry Kenneth Walker,Wilbur Dallas Hall,John Willis Hurst Pdf

A guide to the techniques and analysis of clinical data. Each of the seventeen sections begins with a drawing and biographical sketch of a seminal contributor to the discipline. After an introduction and historical survey of clinical methods, the next fifteen sections are organized by body system. Each contains clinical data items from the history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations that are generally included in a comprehensive patient evaluation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : J.H. Goedecke,E.O. Ojuka
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783318025774

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Diabetes and Physical Activity by J.H. Goedecke,E.O. Ojuka Pdf

Presenting current knowledge regarding the relationship between exercise and diabetes, this publication discusses in detail the physiologic, molecular and genetic mechanisms involved in this interaction. Further, the book presents valuable information on the role of exercise in the treatment and management of diabetes through the life course, including gestational diabetes, diabetes in children, and in the elderly. Notably, the role of diet in modulating the relationship between exercise and diabetes is explored, and for the first time, the importance of sedentary behavior, rather than exercise, is highlighted. The current public health guidelines for type 2 diabetes are presented, as well as practical recommendations for the management of type 1 diabetes. Finally, in each chapter areas of further investigations are emphasized. The book provides a valuable and up-to-date overview and is highly recommended to researchers, students, clinicians, including physicians, dieticians, biokineticists, physiotherapists, nurses and diabetes educators.

Author : A. John Camm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3198 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Cardiology
ISBN : 0198824874

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The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine by A. John Camm Pdf

Author : Kevin M. Means,Patrick M. Kortebein, MD
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781936287093

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Geriatrics by Kevin M. Means,Patrick M. Kortebein, MD Pdf

In this quick reference for rehabilitation professionals, Means and Kortebein (physical medicine and rehabilitation, U. of Arkansas) present 97 alphabetically-organized topics related to geriatric rehabilitation in a bulleted format. Topics are subdivided into sections on assessment and aging, from age-related changes in various systems to examination and evaluation techniques; organ system diseases and disorders, from anemia to urinary incontinence; and special topics like aging with a developmental disability, alternative medicine, ethics, exercise, home and environmental modifications, medicolegal concerns, pain management, pharmacology, end-of-life care, and various rehabilitation settings. Contributors are US clinicians working in physical medicine and rehabilitation and specialists in other medical fields. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Msm Kelly Freeman,MD Phd Goldstein,MD Charles R. Thmpson
Publisher : Bardolf
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1938842243

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The Dysautonomia Project by Msm Kelly Freeman,MD Phd Goldstein,MD Charles R. Thmpson Pdf

"The Dysautonomia Project" is a much needed tool for physicians, patients, or caregivers looking to arm themselves with the power of knowledge. It combines current publications from leaders in the field of autonomic disorders with explanations for doctors and patients about the signs and symptoms, which will aid in reducing the six-year lead time to diagnosis.

Author : Stephen R. Lord,Catherine Sherrington,Hylton B. Menz,Jacqueline C. T. Close
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521680999

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Falls in Older People by Stephen R. Lord,Catherine Sherrington,Hylton B. Menz,Jacqueline C. T. Close Pdf

Since the first edition of this very successful book was written to synthesise and review the enormous body of work covering falls in older people, there has been an even greater wealth of informative and promising studies designed to increase our understanding of risk factors and prevention strategies. This second edition, first published in 2007, is written in three parts: epidemiology, strategies for prevention, and future research directions. New material includes recent studies covering: balance studies using tripping, slipping and stepping paradigms; sensitivity and depth perception visual risk factors; neurophysiological research on automatic or reflex balance activities; and the roles of syncope, vitamin D, cataract surgery, health and safety education, and exercise programs. This edition will be an invaluable update for clinicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, researchers, and all those working in community, hospital and residential or rehabilitation aged care settings.