Peculiarities of neurologic examination of elderly and senile persons

Abstract

Changes typical for elderly persons which may be detected clinically and with the use of paraclinical investigation techniques are discussed. The significance of correct assessment of anamnesis and patient’s symptoms is emphasized. Changes in neurologic state are studied in detail. Among paraclinical methods of investigation particular attention has been given to the results of computered tomography and magnetic-resonance tomography of brain. Causes of leukoareosis are considered.

Keywords

Bekhterev neurology archive

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Yakhno N.N., Damulin I.V.