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Neurally mediated syncope

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Rose Anne Kenny

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Abstract

The prevalence and incidence of syncope increases with advancing years due to age related physiological changes in the neurocardiovascular, endocrine and renal systems. Cardiovascular syncope can present as falls because of amnesia for loss of consciousness or postural instability due to hypotension. Drop attacks or non accidental falls should thus be investigated for causes of syncope. The most common causes of neurally mediated syncope in older adults are carotid sinus syndrome, orthostatic hypotension and vasovagal syncope.

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Author(s): Kenny RA

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

Year: 2002

Volume: 18

Issue: 2

Pages: 191-210

ISSN (print): 0749-0690

ISSN (electronic): 1879-8853

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0749-0690(02)00005-8

DOI: 10.1016/S0749-0690(02)00005-8

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