Why the study?
Does an implantable loop recorder improve diagnostic yield in older people with unexplained syncope or falls?
Population
15 older subjects with unexplained syncope, unexplained falls, or both despite extensive investigations.
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
up to 18 months
Authors
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ILRs may aid diagnosis in refractory older syncope; leaves open need for prospective outcome trials.
Does an implantable loop recorder improve diagnostic yield in older people with unexplained syncope or falls?
Implantable loop recorders provide additional diagnostic yield in older patients with unexplained syncope or falls when standard investigations are inconclusive.
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