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Post-acute and long term geriatric care clinical advisor. Volume II /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Naschitz, Jochanan E. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science, 2016.
Colección:Geriatrics, gerontology and elderly issues.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • POST-ACUTE AND LONG TERM GERIATRIC CARE CLINICAL ADVISOR VOLUME II ; POST-ACUTE AND LONG TERM GERIATRIC CARE CLINICAL ADVISOR VOLUME II ; Contents ; Preface ; Section I. Chronic Disorders ; Chapter 1 Depression ; Treatment of Major Depression ; Treatment of Minor Depression ; References ; Chapter 2 Parkinson's Disease ; Motor Signs of Parkinson's Disease ; Diagnosis ; Differentiating Parkinson's Disease from Parkinsonism; Treatment of Parkinson's Disease ; Other Antiparkinsonian Medications ; References ; Chapter 3 Falls ; Physical Examination ; Fall Prevention ; References
  • Chapter 4 OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis of the Knee ; Osteoarthritis of the Hip ; Osteoarthritis of the Spine ; Osteoarthritis of the Hand ; Halux Valgus ; References ; Chapter 5 Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures ; Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment ; Spontaneous Fractures ; Fractures Which Rarely Need Surgical Treatment ; References ; Chapter 6 Other Prevalent Rheumatic Disorders in Elderlies; Neck Pain ; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ; Trigger Finger ; Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis ; Myopathies ; Muscle Cramps ; Myofascial Pain Syndrome ; Myasthenia Gravis ; References
  • Chapter 7 Heart Failure Classification of Heart Failure ; Etiology of Heart Failure ; Symptoms and Signs ; Heart Failure Treatment ; Drug Treatment for Systolic Heart Failure ; Treatment of Comorbidities and Complications ; Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Left Ventricular Function ; Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (See Chapter 31) ; Heart Failure with Recovered Ejection Fraction ; The Terminal Phase of Heart Failure ; References ; Chapter 8 Edema of the Legs ; Hints to the Diagnosis ; References ; Chapter 9 Arterial Hypertension ; BP Measurement
  • Management of High BP in the Elderly References ; Chapter 10 Ischemic Heart Disease ; Stable Ischemic Heart Disease ; New or Worsening Symptoms Not Consistent with Unstable Angina ; Adverse Effects of Medications ; References; Chapter 11 Valvular Heart Disease ; Age-Related Calcific Stenosis of the Aortic Valves ; Aortic Regurgitation ; Mitral Regurgitation ; Prosthetic Heart Valves ; References ; Chapter 12 Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter ; Rate Control ; Rhythm Control ; Preventing Thromboembolic Events ; Atrial Flutter ; References ; Chapter 13 Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Measurement of the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) References ; Chapter 14 Chronic Venous Disease; Venous Leg Ulcers ; References ; Chapter 15 COPD ; Airflow Limitation Classified According to GOLD ; Treatment of Stable COPD ; COPD Acute Exacerbations ; Treatment of Asthma ; Bronchiectasis; Emphysema ; References ; Chapter 16 Chronic Cough; References; Chapter 17 Diabetes Mellitus; Glucose Metabolism ; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ; Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ; Management of Diabetic Complications ; Management of Hypoglycemia ; References ; Chapter 18 Thyroid Disorders