Author/Authors
Evyapan Akkuş, D Ege Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article
Approach to neurological causes of disorders of consciousness
شماره ركورد
14754
Abstract
Disorders of consciousness are a common reason for aged patients to admit to the hospital urgently. Because a wide variety of neurological diseases result in a consciousness disorder, it presents a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. At the same time, many of these conditions can be fatal. Therefore, disorder of consciousness represents a medical emergency and requires immediate evaluation. This article reviews the neurological causes of consciousness disorders in elderly patients. An approach to these patients is suggested and specific diagnoses are discussed.
From Page
17
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Consciousness , aged , consciousness disorders , confusion , delirium , coma , central nervous system diseases
JournalTitle
Ege Journal Of Medicine
To Page
29
JournalTitle
Ege Journal Of Medicine
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