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Approach to syncope in the elderly [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 64-65 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2017.00180

Approach to syncope in the elderly

Okan Erdoğan
Department of Cardiology, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

Elderly syncope currently accounts a substantial number of emergency admissions. Unfortunately, in elderly syncope we are faced with major difficulties while providing diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. It is quite necessary to distinguish between syncope and non-syncopal causes which create further difficulties during diagnostic work-up because of co-morbid conditions and poly-pharmacy used by the elderly. The present article aims to describe causes of elderly syncope and its differential diagnosis as well as tips and tricks during diagnostic process.

Keywords: Arrhythmia, loss of consciousness, syncope, elderly.

How to cite this article
Okan Erdoğan. Approach to syncope in the elderly. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017; 45(5): 64-65

Corresponding Author: Okan Erdoğan, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: Turkish


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