Bipolar affective disorder in old age.
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| Title: | Bipolar affective disorder in old age. |
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| Authors: | Shulman, Kenneth, Post, Felix, Shulman, K (AUTHOR), Post, F (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | British Journal of Psychiatry. Jan80, Vol. 136, p26-32. 7p. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, Disease diagnosis in older people, Mental depression, Affective disorders, Mania, Old age, Age distribution, Aging, Bipolar disorder, Sex distribution, Retrospective studies |
| Abstract: | In a retrospective study of 67 elderly bipolar patients the first manic attack occurred at about age 60, often after a long period from the time of the first affective episode, after which further depressive episodes occurred. This calls into question Perris' criteria for unipolar diagnosis. Among the men, a preponderance of cerebral-organic disorders was found. The evidence for sub-classification of bipolar disorders into secondary or symptomatic manias is discussed. The recurrent nature of the illness in old age stresses the need for further evaluation of lithium prophylaxis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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