Clinical neurology of the older adult / edited by Joseph I. Sirven, Barbara L. Malamut.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sirven, Joseph I.

Malamut, Barbara L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geriatric neurology.

Nervous System Diseases.

Aged.

Medical Subjects:

Nervous System Diseases.

Aged.

Physical Description:

xvii, 558 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002.

Summary:

This volume is a parctical, easily assessible guide to the evaluation and treatment of neurologic problems in older adults. The book is organizedso that clinicians can quickly look up either a patient's symptom(s) or a disease, and includes many helpful medication charts and diagnostic alogorithms. Section 1 details the neurologic workup and discusses age-related problems that can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Section 2 focuses on common neurologic signs and symptoms, and Section 3 covers specific disease entities. A key feature of the book is extensive cross-referenceing between symptom-oriented and disease-oriented chapters. Section 4 addresses the psychosocial issues confronting older adults.

Contents:

Section I. Introduction: What Makes the Older Adult Unique?

1. Neurologic Examination of the Older Adult / Joseph I. Sirven, Elliot Mancall 1

2.1. Imaging of the Aging Brain / Michael D. Hollander, Robert E. Morales, Uday S. Kanamalla, Adam E. Flanders, Orest B. Boyko 5

2.2. Diagnostic Tests in the Older Adult: EEG / Ivo Drury 18

2.3. Diagnostic Tests in the Older Adult: EMG / Amparo Gutierrez, Austin J. Sumner 26

3. Age-Related Changes in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Interactions, and Adverse Effects / James C. Cloyd, Jeannine M. Conway 29

4. Neurologic Considerations in the Postmenopausal Woman / Joyce Liporace, Carissa C. Pineda, Naomi Wasserman 45

5. Cognitive Changes Associated with Normal Aging / Julie L. Pickholtz, Barbara L. Malamut 56

Section II. Common Signs and Symptoms in the Older Adult

6. Acute Confusional State: Delirium, Encephalopathy / M. Cornelia Cremens, Gary L. Gottlieb 65

7. Transient Loss of Consciousness: Syncope and Seizure / Maromi Nei, Reginald T. Ho 76

8. Dizziness and Vertigo in Older Adults / Jeffrey S. Durmer, David Solomon 90

9. Definition and Epidemiology of Falls and Gait Disorders / Neil B. Alexander 108

10. Disorders of Speech and Language in Older Adults / Howard S. Kirshner 117

11. Tremor / Tanya Simuni 127

12. Neuro-Ophthalmology / Rod Foroozan, Mark L. Moster 137

13. Sleep in the Older Person / Alon Y. Avidan 158

14. Headaches / David W. Dodick, David J. Capobianco 176

15. Back and Neck Pain / H. Gordon Deen, Jr. 191

16. Incontinence and Sexual Dysfunction in the Elderly / Kathleen Hawker, Elliot M. Frohman 200

Section III. Specific Neurological Conditions Affecting the Older Adult

17. Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease / Scott E. Kasner, Julio A. Chalela, Susan L. Hickenbottom 214

18. Cognitive Effects of Stroke and Hemorrhage / Henry J. Riordan, Laura A. Flashman 228

19. Spontaneous and Traumatic Cerebral Hemorrhage in the Elderly / Ricardo F. Izurieta, Eelco F.M. Wijdicks 240

20. Cognitive Effects of Head Trauma in the Older Adult / Laurie M. Ryan, Judith R. O'Jile 249

21.1. Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment of Dementia / David S. Knopman 259

21.2. Dementia Disorders: Behavioral and Cognitive Aspects / Barbara L. Malamut 273

22. Movement Disorders in the Older Adult / Bernard M. Ravina, Howard I. Hurtig 292

23. Cognitive Effects of Movement Disorders / Enrique Noe, Yaakov Stern 306

24. Diseases of the Spinal Cord and Vertebrae / H. Gordon Deen, Jr. 324

25. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders: Neuropathies, Myopathies, Motor Neuron and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders / Enrica Arnaudo, Jay D. Varrato 333

26. Nonviral Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System / Karen L. Roos 349

27. Viral Illnesses in the Nervous System of the Elderly / Robert W. Schabbing, John R. Corboy 363

28. Neuro-Oncology of the Elderly / Julie E. Hammack 372

29. Introduction: Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease 388

29.1. Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Cardiology and Pulmonary / Lori H. Travis 388

29.2. Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease: GI and Endocrine / Vicki Shanker 395

29.3. Neurological Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Disturbances of the Kidneys, Electrolytes, Water Balance, Rheumatology, Hematology/Oncology, Alcohol, and Iatrogenic Conditions / Kevin M. Biglan 405

30. Acute and Chronic Seizures in the Older Adult / Joseph I. Sirven 436

Section IV. Psychosocial Issues in the Older Adult

31. Recognition and Management of Late Life Mood Disorders / James M. Ellison, Gary L. Gottlieb 447

32. Somatization in Older Adults / Jennifer J. Bortz, Amy S. Schultz 463

33. Neurorehabilitation / Jonathan L. Fellus 478

34. Long-Term Care Options for the Aging / Deborah W. Frazer 500

35. Ethical and Legal Issues in the Care of Elderly Patients with Neurological Illnesses / Bryan D. James, Jason H.T. Karlawish 510.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0781727898

OCLC:

47838925