Inpatient falls in older adults: a cohort study of antihypertensive prescribing pre- and post-fall
Abstract Background Falls are common during hospital admissions and may occur more frequently in patients who are taking antihypertensive medications, particularly in the context of normal to low blood pressure. The review and adjustment of these medications is an essential aspect of the post-fall a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0749-8 |