Cardiopulmonary Emergencies in Older Adults.
Emerg Med Clin North Am
; 39(2): 323-338, 2021 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1179441
ABSTRACT
Older adults are susceptible to serious illnesses, including atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in this age group and can cause complications such as thromboembolic events and stroke. Congestive heart failure is the most common cause of hospital admission and readmission in the older adult population. Older adults are at higher risk for pulmonary embolism because of age-related changes and comorbidities. Pneumonia is also prevalent and is one of the leading causes of death.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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COVID-19
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Heart Failure
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Emerg Med Clin North Am
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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