21/Nov/2024
Chronic spontaneous non-aneurysmal aortic rupture treated with endovascular surgery
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RC1113
ABSTRACT Spontaneous non-aneurysmal aortic rupture is rare and is usually attributed to penetrating aortic ulcers, infections, tumor infiltrations, or inflammatory and collagen diseases. Chronic rupture is infrequent but extremely rare in non-aneurysmal aortas, which makes diagnosis difficult because the absence of an aneurysm can mislead the physician to rule out rupture. Here, we describe the case of an 85-year-old male, who was undergoing oncological investigation for weight loss, inappetence, and back pain. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging performed 3 […]
Keywords: Aged, 80 and over; Aneurysm; Aneurysm, false; Angiography; Aorta, abdominal; Endovascular procedures; Intensive care units; Magnetic resonance imaging; Patient discharge; Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer; Prostheses and implants; Rupture; spontaneous; Tomography, x-ray computed
22/Jul/2021
Association between fibroblast growth factor 23 and functional capacity among independent elderly individuals
einstein (São Paulo). 22/Jul/2021;19:eAO5925.
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Association between fibroblast growth factor 23 and functional capacity among independent elderly individuals
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AO5925
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the association of between serum fibroblast growth factor 23 and the functional capacity among independent individuals, aged 80 or older. Methods The functional capacity of 144 elderly was assessed by Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, cognitive tests, handgrip strength and the timed ability to rise from a chair and sit down five times. Fibroblast growth factor 23 was measured using an ELISA assay. Results Participants in the lowest fibroblast growth factor 23 tertile had the highest […]
Keywords: Activities of Daily Living; Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Cognitive aging; Fibroblast growth factors; Functional status; Kidney/physiology; Sarcopenia
08/Dec/2017
Obesity, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity and reduced mobility in Brazilian older people aged 80 years and over
einstein (São Paulo). 08/Dec/2017;15(4):435-40.
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Obesity, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity and reduced mobility in Brazilian older people aged 80 years and over
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082017AO4058
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze which abnormalities in body composition (obesity, sarcopenia or sarcopenic obesity) are related to reduced mobility in older people aged 80 years and older. Methods: The sample included 116 subjects aged 80 years and older. The body composition was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and mobility was assessed by motor tests. The χ2 test was used to analyze the proportion of older people with sarcopenia, obesity and sarcopenic obesity based on sex as well as to […]
Keywords: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Body composition; Densitometry; Gait; Mobility limitation; Obesity; Sarcopenia
01/Apr/2016
Pain assessment in elderly with dementia: Brazilian validation of the PACSLAC scale
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082016AO3628
ABSTRACT Objective To validate the Pain Assessment Checklist for Seniors with Limited Ability to Communicate – Portuguese in demented elderly and to analyze its measurement properties. Methods We evaluated 50 elderly with dementia, residing in a nursing home and with limited communication ability, when exposed to potentially painful situations. The tool was applied at two different moments. First, two interviewers applied it simultaneously, and the intensity of pain was asked based on the caregiver’s opinion. After 14 days, with no […]
Keywords: Aged, 80 and over; Dementia; Pain; Pain measurement; Validation studies as topic
01/Oct/2011
Vertigo and dizziness in elderly patients with neurological disorders
einstein (São Paulo). 01/Oct/2011;9(4):466-9.
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Vertigo and dizziness in elderly patients with neurological disorders
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082011AO2131
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the frequency of central vestibular disorders, vertigo and dizziness in patients aged 65 to 90 years. Methods: We analyzed 735 patients in this age range seen consecutively from January 1990 to December 2009. Results: A total of 32 patients had central vestibular disorders, and 11 had neurological disorders diagnosed by imaging. Conclusion: Vertigo and dizziness occur frequently in elderly people with neurological disorders, and affect their quality of life. Falling is common and may lead to […]
Keywords: Accidental falls; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Dizziness; Nervous system diseases; Vestibular diseases/etiology