Hypotensive syndromes in geriatric patients. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan, Maciej Banach, editors.
• Other Names: Alagiakrishnan, Kannayiram; Banach, Maciej
• Contents: Intro -- Disclaimer -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1: Orthostatic Hypotension -- Introduction -- Pathophysiology -- Prevalence -- Symptoms -- Prognosis -- Treatment -- References -- 2: Postprandial Hypotension -- Introduction -- Epidemiology -- Causes -- Pathophysiology -- Diagnosis -- Clinical Presentations -- Morbidity -- Mortality -- Differential Diagnosis -- Management -- Non-pharmacological -- Pharmacological -- Caffeine -- Octreotide -- Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors -- 3, 4-DL-Threo-Dihydroxyphenylserine -- Guar Gum -- Sitagliptin -- Other Pharmacologic Agents PPH with Chronic Medical Conditions -- PPH and Hypertension -- PPH and Diabetes -- PPH and Neurological Disorders -- PPH and Syncope, Falls -- Conclusions -- References -- 3: Carotid Sinus Syndrome -- History -- The Carotid Artery Sinus -- Carotid Sinus Syndrome and Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity: Epidemiology and Diagnosis -- Aetiology of CSS and CSH -- Carotid Artery Massage (CSM) -- Contraindications -- Complications -- CSS Treatment -- Cardioinhibitory Type of CSS -- Vasodepressive Type of CSS -- Prognosis -- Summary -- References -- 4: Vasovagal Syncope -- Introduction -- Epidemiology Causes -- Mechanisms -- Clinical Presentation -- Evaluation/Diagnosis of VVS in Elderly -- Differential Diagnosis -- Treatment/Management -- Non-pharmacological -- Pharmacological -- Pacemaker Therapy -- VVS and Quality of Life (QoL) -- Driving Issues Related to Syncope -- Prevention of VVS -- Conclusions -- References -- 5: Post-exercise Hypotension in the Elderly -- Introduction -- The Postulated Mechanisms of PEH -- Different Types of Exercises and PEH -- The Factors Influencing PEH -- Summary -- References -- 6: Nocturnal Hypotension -- Introduction Nocturnal Hypotension and Cardiac Morbidities -- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) -- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) -- Nocturnal Hypotension and Cerebrovascular Disease (CVD) -- Nocturnal Hypotension and Eye Diseases -- Glaucoma -- Optic Ischemic Neuropathy -- Nocturnal Hypotension and Blood Pressure Dysregulation (Postural Hypertension and Early Morning Surge) -- Pathophysiology of Nocturnal Hypotension -- Measurement of Nocturnal Hypotension -- Management of Nocturnal Hypotension -- References -- 7: Non-pharmacological Management of Hypotensive Syndromes -- Introduction Orthostatic Hypotension -- Educating the Patient -- Lifestyle Modifications -- Adequate Fluid Intake -- Salt Intake -- Sleeping in the Head-Up Position -- Waist-High Compression Stockings -- Postprandial Hypotension -- Patient Education -- Water Drinking -- Different Body Positions and Exercise -- Vasovagal Syndrome -- Patient Education -- Lifestyle Measures -- Physical Countermeasures -- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity -- Exercise-Induced Hypotension -- Nocturnal Hypotension -- Conclusions -- References -- 8: Update on Pharmacological Management of Hypotensive Syndromes in the Elderly
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource (200 pages)
• Subjects: 616.1/3; Hypotension; Geriatric cardiology; Geriatric cardiology; Hypotension; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030303327; 3030303322
• Related ISBNs: 9783030303310; 3030303314
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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