%0 Journal Article
%T Spontaneous and iatrogenic dehydration in the elderly alone or in combination with antiplatelet/anticoagulation agents and risk of subdural hematoma
%A Elizabeth Wirkowski
%A Jonas DeMuro
%A Adel Hanna
%A Jay Yasen
%A Rajiv Narain
%A Susan Elcin
%J World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases
%P 1-4
%@ 2164-5337
%D 2014
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/wjcd.2014.41001
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	<span style=\"font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;\">Background and Purpose: To evaluate the role of
preadmission conditions, dehydration specifically, in the development of
subdural hematoma in the elderly. Methods: Retrospective chart review. Results:
The most prevalent pre-admission medical condition was hypertension, followed
by atrial fibrillation, CAD, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and cancer. Out of 95 patients,
69 (73%) had features of dehydration, 27% were on diuretics and 28% were on
antiplatelet agents and anticoagulation. Conclusions: Elderly population is
prone to dehydration. Overzealous use of diuretics especially in combination
with anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy can contribute to the development
of subdural hematomas, both spontaneous and traumatic.</span><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;\"></span> 
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%K Subdural Hematoma
%K Diuretics
%K Aquaporins
%K Adverse Drug Events
%K Dehydration
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=42112