4 results
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Presyncope / Syncope ... • Cardiac • ... Non-Cardiac Sensory ... #Elderly #Geriatrics
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Migraine Cardiac ... Stenosis • Cardiac ... #causes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ADHF typically fall ... hemodynamics and cardiac ... Cardiac cath if ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls ... contribute to falls ... hypotension - Cardiac ... failure - Syncope ... : Syncope or presyncope