BACKGROUND: The heart transforms structurally and functionally with age but the nature
and magnitude of reported changes appear inconsistent. This study was designed to assess …

Background: abnormalities of longitudinal left ventricular (LV) contraction and relaxation
may be early markers of cardiac disease. This study was designed to assess the relationship …

A previously well 84-year-old white man was admitted with a 48 h history of malaise,
confusion, fever and rigors. Documented diagnoses included controlled angina, atrial …

Fifty per cent of elderly patients discharged from accident and emergency (A&E)
departments experience functional deterioration and increased dependence; 5.6% require …

A total of 15 elderly patients recovering from stroke were included in a random, observer-
blind, crossover trial to investigate the effects of postprandial cardiovascular changes …

A 16‐year‐old patient required intermittent positive pressure ventilation for hypokalaemic
muscle weakness resulting from metabolic complications of combined colonic bladder …

Tension pneumocephalus is an uncommon but life‐threatening complication of craniotomy
which requires urgent diagnosis and treatment. It most often occurs perioperatively following …

Primary intracranial melanomas are rare and occur mainly in young adults. Originating from
leptomeningeal melanoblasts and extending into the parenchyma, the tumours closely …

Receipt of thrombolytic therapy in patients aged 75 or over with proven acute myocardial
infarction admitted initially to either the coronary care unit (CCU) or a geriatric medical ward …

The atypical and non-specific clinical presentations of disease in elderly people may
produce diagnostic confusion. Laboratory investigations can be especially important in …