Publications by authors named "Norma Maria Marigliano"
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- Cerebrovascular disease causes many strokes in older people and young adults, sometimes with no clear reason (called cryptogenic strokes).
- A 68-year-old man with a specific heart issue (ASA) and temporary brain problems was treated after tests showed a connection in his heart.
- For people who have strokes, if they don't have certain risks, doctors suggest medication, but if they have a repeated stroke, they may need a special heart procedure to fix the hole.
A 66 year-old man was brought to the emergency room (ER) for syncope and sphincter incontinence; syncope duration was about 15 min. Similar short duration episodes had been referred by his relatives during the last months, following small traumas; no seizures had been registered. Patient told he was affected with BS, having already been diagnosed 5 years before, after performing an electrocardiogram (ECG) highly suggestive for it.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study describes a case of laxative-induced rhabdomyolysis in an elderly patient. An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized for the onset of confusion, tremors, an inability to walk, and a fever that she had been experiencing for 36 hours. She often took high dosages of lactulose and sorbitol syrup as a laxative (about 70 g/day).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Glossodynia is a multifunctional disorder characterized by painful sensations in the mouth and throat and especially on the tongue. It is commonly cured by long-term therapy with systemic regimens of anxiolytics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants.
Case: We report here the case of a 65-year-old woman with a 4-month history of glossodynia.