Myasthenia onset in elderly patients

Possibility of myasthenia debut at old age is shown. 5 cases of 73-87 year-olds with the diagnosis-generalized form of myasthenia are reported. Peculiarities of clinical manifestations in this age group are described. Polymorbidity in the individuals of old age is noted. It is recommended to include...

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Published inZhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova Vol. 99; no. 4; p. 23
Main Authors Erokhina, L G, Leskova, N N, Kol'tsova, E A, Furman, I V, Kobiakina, N A
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 1999
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Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cholinesterase Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Male
Myasthenia Gravis - diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis - drug therapy
Time Factors
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Summary:Possibility of myasthenia debut at old age is shown. 5 cases of 73-87 year-olds with the diagnosis-generalized form of myasthenia are reported. Peculiarities of clinical manifestations in this age group are described. Polymorbidity in the individuals of old age is noted. It is recommended to include vasoactive preparations in the scheme of therapy.
ISSN:1997-7298