Self-reported cardiovascular conditions are associated with falls and syncope in community-dwelling older adults

201433 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Rose Anne Kenny · Trinity College Dublin

Evert de Jonge · Academic Medical Center

Nathalie van der Velde · Academic Medical Center

Abstract

self-reported cardiovascular conditions are associated with falls and syncope in a general population cohort. This warrants additional cardiovascular evaluation in older patients with unexplained falls and syncope.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Age and Ageing

Volume 44, Issue 3, pp. 525-529

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afu164

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