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Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen · Mar 2011
ReviewReview: delirium in the elderly: a comprehensive review.
- Vikrant Mittal, Sunanda Muralee, Deena Williamson, Nicole McEnerney, Jennifer Thomas, Mary Cash, and Rajesh R Tampi.
- BJC Healthcare System, Farmington, MO, USA.
- Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2011 Mar 1;26(2):97-109.
AbstractDelirium is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome in the elderly characterized by concurrent impairments in cognition and behaviors. The etiologies for delirium are often multifactorial and are due to underlying medical illnesses and/or due to medication effect. The diagnosis of delirium is often missed in elderly patients and this condition may be mislabeled as depression or dementia. Untreated, delirium can have devastating consequences in the elderly with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Available evidence indicates that early detection, reduction of risk factors, and better management of this condition can decrease its morbidity rates. In this review, we discuss the etiology, neurobiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatments for this potentially lethal condition in the elderly.
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