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Blood Pressure Targets in Older and Frail Adults

…clinical tests Ability to perform activities of daily living Cognitive status Risk of falls Symptoms or history suggesting orthostatic hypotension Multimorbidity Polypharmacy and overall therapeutic…

Cardiovascular Prevention in the Very Elderly

…therefore extends beyond reducing myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, or cardiovascular death. Preservation of mobility, cognition, independence, functional capacity, and quality of life may be…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…or has reduced orientation to the surroundings Other cognitive disturbance Disorientation, memory impairment, disorganised thinking, language disturbance or perceptual disturbance Organic cause The condition can…

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state: quick reference

…and patients with advanced renal failure, marked heart failure or circulatory shock require a specific protocol and early specialist involvement. DKA and HHS are dynamic…

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

…severe hypoglycaemia No defined threshold The patient has cognitive or physical impairment and needs help from another person Level 3 can occur even when the…

Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: Revascularisation Strategy

…and other important comorbidities Frailty Liver cirrhosis Cognitive function and life expectancy, especially in older adults Previous sternotomy or CABG Patient preferences and expectations Frailty…

Cardiac arrest due to electrolyte imbalance

…unknown duration : These cases are managed as chronic hyponatremia. Degree of hyponatremia P/S Na + Common effects Mild 130 125 mmol/l Cognitive disorders, vertigo…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…seizures (myoclonus), stroke, cognitive dysfunction, Parkinsonism, vegetative state, or brain death. The cause of brain injuries is anoxic cell death, continued dysfunction in cerebral blood…

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