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Back to EpisodesRecognising a subdural haematoma in the elderly
Published 12 years, 5 months ago
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Subdural haematoma is more common in elderly patients, yet the condition is easy to miss in this group.
John Young, a consultant geriatrician at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, describes what clinical signs to look out for, and what tests can confirm a diagnosis of subdural haematoma.