Blunted baroreflex sensitivity: An underestimated cause of falls in the elderly?

Isik, M.; Cankurtaran, M.; Yavuz, B.; Deniz, A.; DOĞU, BURCU; Halil, M.; Ulger, Z.; Aytemir, K.; Ariogul, S.

doi:10.1016/j.eurger.2011.11.003

Blunted baroreflex sensitivity: An underestimated cause of falls in the elderly?

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EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE, vol.3, no.1, pp.9-13, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 3 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.eurger.2011.11.003
Journal Name: EUROPEAN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.9-13
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Autonomic nervous system disturbance and cardiovascular disorders may be underestimated causes of falls. Heart rate turbulence (HRT), heart rate variability (HRV) and QT dynamicity parameters are noninvasive cardiac autonomic activity markers. The aim of this study was to evaluate autonomic cardiovascular markers in falling older adults.