Approach to neurological causes of disorders of consciousness

Volume: 51 Number: 0 October 1, 2012
  • Evyapan Akkuş D
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Approach to neurological causes of disorders of consciousness

Abstract

Disorders of consciousness are a common reason for aged patients to admit to the hospital urgently. Because a wide variety of neurological diseases result in a consciousness disorder, it presents a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. At the same time, many of these conditions can be fatal. Therefore, disorder of consciousness represents a medical emergency and requires immediate evaluation. This article reviews the neurological causes of consciousness disorders in elderly patients. An approach to these patients is suggested and specific diagnoses are discussed.

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Evyapan Akkuş D

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October 1, 2012

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October 1, 2012

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Year 2012 Volume: 51 Number: 0

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1.Evyapan Akkuş D. Bilinç bozukluğunun nörolojik nedenlerine yaklaşım. EJM [Internet]. 2012 Oct. 1;51. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA55SG64FU

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