AF is associated with self-reported syncope and falls in a general population cohort

Conclusions: adults aged 50+ with self-reported syncope and adults aged 65–74 years with falls are twice as likely to have AF at physical examination. These associations are independent of stroke, cardiovascular and psychotropic drugs and other confounders. Further longitudinal studies are needed to explore this association and potential causality further.

Source: Age and Ageing - June 22, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jansen, S., Frewen, J., Finucane, C., de Rooij, S. E., van der Velde, N., Kenny, R. A. Tags: Research Papers Source Type: research