2016
DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2015-308706
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Long-term cardiac monitoring in older adults with unexplained falls and syncope

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“…Observational studies also support the link between cardiovascular disease and NAF with higher rates of cardiac arrhythmia and carotid sinus syndrome in participants who report NAF[32, 33]. We have demonstrated that increasing cardiovascular co-morbidity were associated with an increase in reporting NAF adding to the evidence linking cardiovascular disease to NAF.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 70%
“…Observational studies also support the link between cardiovascular disease and NAF with higher rates of cardiac arrhythmia and carotid sinus syndrome in participants who report NAF[32, 33]. We have demonstrated that increasing cardiovascular co-morbidity were associated with an increase in reporting NAF adding to the evidence linking cardiovascular disease to NAF.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 70%
“…This may explain the conflicting results of previous studies with the prevalence of UF varying from study to study. UF are often associated with CV events , and may be associated with orthostatic BP impairments either because an individual has amnesia for loss of consciousness coupled with unwitnessed syncopal events or because covert cerebral hypoperfusion causes balance instability and resultant falls . Repeated subclinical bouts of hypoperfusion in localized centers governing gait and balance, could lead to neurodegenerative changes and ultimately, impaired gait, balance, and UF .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, the first three waves of TILDA have already highlighted important issues surrounding health inequalities and the prevalence and underdiagnosis of some physical and mental health disorders (e.g., atrial fibrillation, obesity, hypertension, depression) in the older population. This research has helped, among other things, to inform a clinical trial on the monitoring of heart arrhythmias or atrial fibrillation (Bhangu et al, 2016). Such clinical trials provide a useful means by which research findings from observational studies may be translated and implemented in clinical practice.…”
Section: Health and Broader Economic Impactmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Assessment tools have also been developed to identify older adults who are at risk for adverse outcomes (e.g., residential care, unplanned hospitalization) and, when fully implemented, will enable early interventions to target those most in need (Leahy-Warren et al, 2015). The Atlanticfunded audit of dementia care in acute care hospitals (Bhangu et al, 2016) revealed several areas of care that need to be improved, including assessment and discharge planning; these findings highlight the need to develop policies and care pathways to meet the complex needs of patients as well as providing baseline evidence from which to assess the effectiveness of any changes in practice. A recent grant supporting an extensive research program aimed at dementia prevention has the potential to help older adults maintain their cognitive health and independence (e.g., Hannigan, Coen, Lawlor, Robertson, & Brennan, 2015).…”
Section: Health and Broader Economic Impactmentioning
confidence: 99%