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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 ... #Geriatrics #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
in the Elderly ... withdrawal • Medication ... cardiovascular causes ... #Elderly #Neurology ... #Geriatrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
of motion, gait abnormalities ... - Stroke - Seizure ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics ... #Neurology