Individualized and Multidisciplinary Approach of Syncope in the elderly: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v35i1.11934Abstract
Syncope is as frequent motive for emergency room visits. In the elderly, multiple chronic conditions can difficult the diagnosis of the cause. In this case, an unexpected association between symptoms and the final diagnosis was a clinical challenge.
An 80-year-old caucasian man, presents with syncopal episodes after cough. Dizziness and visual changes were the only preceding complaints.
Structured assessment is needed to face any patient, but is particularly important in the older patient because there are several constraints that hinder the approach: chronic diseases, different physiology and clinical history sometimes more nonspecific.
Abordagem individualizada e multidisciplinar de um caso de síncope no idoso
Uma causa muito frequente de ida ao serviço de urgência é a síncope. No idoso, as patologias crónicas e a polimedicação dificultam a abordagem diagnóstica. Neste caso clínico aqui apresentado, a abordagem foi um desafio para a equipa médica, dada a história clínica ser tão frustre.
Assim, apresenta-mos o caso de um homem de 80 anos que recorre ao serviço de urgência por síncope desencadeada pela tosse. Referia apenas tonturas e alterações visuais antes de perder a consciência.
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