Orthostatic Hypotension As Cause of Syncope in Patients Older Than 65 Years Admitted to Emergency Departments for Transient Loss of Consciousness

Abstract

In patients older than 65 years, Parkinson's disease and neurological comorbidity are strictly related to OH syncope. Moreover, this study suggests the independent link between OH syncope and the use of vasoactive drugs, identifying the majority of cases as adverse drug reaction, a preventable risk factor for syncope and falls in the older population.