Altered mental status is an independent predictor of mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s11845-021-02515-4
Abstract: Limited data exists on the outcomes of COVID-19 patients presenting with altered mental status (AMS). Hence, we studied the characteristics and outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients who presented with AMS at our hospital in rural… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized covid; covid patients; mental status; independent predictor ... See more keywords
Altered Mental Status After Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.08.2098
Abstract: CASE PRESENTATION A 79-year-old man with medical history of atrial fibrillation and esophageal cancer status post trans-hiatal esophageal resection and chemotherapy presented with altered mental status after outpatient esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). One month before presentation, the… read more here.
Keywords: status; mental status; presentation; status esophagogastroduodenoscopy ... See more keywords
A 24-Year-Old Woman Presenting With Altered Mental Status and Multiorgan Failure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.071
Abstract: Case Presentation A 24-year-old previously healthy woman was brought to the hospital for acute altered mental status. One week prior to presentation, she had developed a sore throat, nausea, and vomiting. At that time, SARS-CoV-2… read more here.
Keywords: year old; mental status; woman; altered mental ... See more keywords
Unresponsive: A Case of Hyperglycemia and Altered Mental Status
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cpem.2019.100726
Abstract: Abstract Altered mental status is an emergency that significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality in children, and thus, requires rapid and thorough evaluation. Identification of the underlying cause of altered mental status is crucial for… read more here.
Keywords: mental status; unresponsive case; altered mental; hyperglycemia ... See more keywords
Altered mental status in the emergency department - Can an electrocardiogram show the right way to go?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2017.01.012
Abstract: A 38-year-old African American male patient with a past medical history of human immunodeficiency virus and schizophrenia who was noncompliant with medications presented to the emergency department (ED) after activation of the local crisis response… read more here.
Keywords: emergency department; mental status; altered mental;
Bupropion associated seizures following acute overdose: who develops late seizures
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DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2020.1742919
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: Bupropion is an antidepressant that is commonly known to cause seizures in overdose. Because of concern for delayed onset of seizures, patients are frequently observed for prolonged periods after overdose. The primary objective… read more here.
Keywords: late seizures; mental status; seizures following; bupropion ... See more keywords
Frontotemporal dementia as underlying cause of newly altered mental status in a 59-year-old female: a case presentation and literature review
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DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1787810
Abstract: ABSTRACT 59 y.o. female is evaluated for chronic behavioral abnormalities. We describe the diagnostic approach to cases of altered mental status. Before considering the different possible etiologies including, for example, metabolic, infectious, toxic, hypoxemic, endocrine,… read more here.
Keywords: status; mental status; frontotemporal dementia; female ... See more keywords
Artery of Percheron in the Differential Diagnosis of Acute Altered Mental Status
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/5583248
Abstract: Bilateral thalamic infarction is a rare entity (it occurs in 0.6% of ischemic strokes) and can be confused with other vascular etiologies such as basilar syndrome and deep cerebral venous thrombosis, as well as neoplasms,… read more here.
Keywords: mental status; percheron; case; differential diagnosis ... See more keywords
A Perplexing Case of Confusion.
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DOI: 10.1177/00099228221145301
Abstract: A 13-year-old previously healthy male presented to the emergency department (ED) with 48 hours of altered mental status. Two days prior to presentation, the patient had left for school in his usual state of good… read more here.
Keywords: mental status; perplexing case; case confusion; status ... See more keywords
Altered mental status predicts mortality in cardiogenic shock – results from the CardShock study
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DOI: 10.1177/2048872617702505
Abstract: Background: Altered mental status is among the signs of hypoperfusion in cardiogenic shock, the most severe form of acute heart failure. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of altered mental status,… read more here.
Keywords: status; mental status; study; cardiogenic shock ... See more keywords
Clinical Reasoning: A case of altered mental status, not otherwise specified
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000004416
Abstract: A 33-year-old right-handed woman presented with a 1-week history of rapid cognitive decline. The behavioral changes emerged gradually, with the first sign marked by erratic driving resulting in arrest. The patient was nonchalant about the… read more here.
Keywords: case altered; clinical reasoning; mental status; reasoning case ... See more keywords