Evaluating loss of consciousness in the elderly.
Journal Article
In the case of an elderly patient with transient loss of consciousness, the chief differential diagnosis is syncope versus seizure. The most helpful diagnostic aid is a thorough history obtained from both the patient and an observer. The tentative diagnosis based on the history can be confirmed by the findings on physical examination and by such secondary studies as an electroencephalogram and a series of cardiac tests.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Scherokman, B; Massey, EW
Published Date
- November 1, 1980
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 28 / 11
Start / End Page
- 504 - 506
PubMed ID
- 7430524
Pubmed Central ID
- 7430524
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-8614
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1980.tb01130.x
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States