falls

Question 1

cardio causes of falls

Answer 1

postural hypotension
- dizzy, loc standing
- recent anthypertensive changes

arrythmia
- palpitationns, turned grey
- on exertion

aortic stenosis
- on exertion, sob

Question 2

non cardiac fall causes

Answer 2

seizures

parkinsons
- rigidity, postural instability, tremor, bradykinesia

tia/stroke
- limb or face weakness, slurred speech, hemianoopia

vasovagal
- in response to stimuli
- nv, pallor, sweating, clouding periph vision

Question 3

types of seizures

Answer 3

simple partial - focal motor, no LOC
complex partial - strange movements w impaired awareness

GTC (grand mal) - LOC, jerky movements, incontinence, tongue biting, myalgia and confusion after

• absence
• atonic
• tonic (rigid muscles)
• myoclonic (flexion)