Association between gait speed and the SHARE Frailty Instrument in a Falls and Syncope Clinic
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-021-00509-0
Abstract: To evaluate the association between SHARE-FI and gait speed in a Falls’ and Syncope Unit. There was a significant negative correlation between frailty and gait speed. After controlling for age, sex, body mass index, co-morbidities… read more here.
Keywords: share; gait speed; association; speed ... See more keywords
044Does Hospitalisation Increase the Risk of Subsequent Falls and Syncope in Older Adults? Evidence from TILDA, a Population-representative Study
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afx145.8
Abstract: Background: The dramatic shift in the global population demographic has resulted in increasing numbers of older people undergoing hospitalisation. Our objective was to determine whether hospitalisation is associated with an increased incidence of subsequent falls… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalisation; study; subsequent falls; falls syncope ... See more keywords
17 Evidence for Combined Falls and Syncope Assessment in Older Patients
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz164.17
Abstract: Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral hypoperfusion (reduced blood flow through the brain). Thirty percent of older persons who have syncope are unaware of loss of consciousness and the majority of… read more here.
Keywords: assessment older; combined falls; syncope assessment; evidence combined ... See more keywords
Association of a history of falls or syncope with intracranial bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation
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DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.0632
Abstract: In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), anticoagulation effectively reduces the risk of ischemic stroke. However, up to 50% of patients are not receiving this treatment. A history of falls or syncope and an associated risk… read more here.
Keywords: risk; history; falls syncope; injury ... See more keywords