Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3324727 | European Geriatric Medicine | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Syncope is a common condition, with an overlap of falls and syncope experienced more commonly in the older adult. Admission for syncope work-up should occur in certain circumstances such as syncope resulting in traumatic injury or where a strong suspicion of cardiac syncope arises. However, the majority of individuals presenting with an episode of syncope do not require admission and a dedicated syncope clinic in an outpatient setting has been shown to be beneficial. This should provide readily available testing such as Head-up tilt table testing and carotid sinus massage as well as access to cardiac and neurology services should they be required.
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Authors
C. O’Dwyer, R.A. Kenny,