Capturing side-effect of medication to identify persons at risk of delirium

Delirium, an acute confusional state characterized by decline in attention and cognition, is a common, life-threatening, but potentially preventable clinical syndrome among older persons. Deficits in cholinergic function have been postulated to cause delirium and cognitive decline. In particular, an...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Aging clinical and experimental research 2010-10, Vol.22 (5-6), p.456-458
Hauptverfasser:	Lauretani, Fulvio, Ceda, Gian Paolo, Maggio, Marcello, Nardelli, Anna, Saccavini, Marsilio, Ferrucci, Luigi
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acetylcholine - deficiency Aged Aged, 80 and over Case Report Cholinergic Antagonists - adverse effects Delirium Delirium - etiology Female Geriatrics/Gerontology Humans Male Medicine Medicine & Public Health Risk
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