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Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Balance • Gait Abnormalities ... Polypharmacy - esp. > 4 medications ... • Lighting #Falls ... #Elderly #Geriatrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
- Orthostatic hypotension ... exertional symptoms, hypotension ... of motion, gait abnormalities ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics
Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score

There is no single generally accepted clinical definition of frailty. Previously developed tools
developed tools to assess ... heavy housework, medications ... from whatever cause ... so, they seem stable ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Injuries: Falls ... Encephalitis • Brain abscess ... withdrawal • Medication ... cardiovascular causes ... Elderly #Neurology #Geriatrics