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Carotid sinus syndrome: a modifiable risk factor for nonaccidental falls in older adults (SAFE PACE)

Rose Anne M. Kenny, MD, FRCP^*,*, David A. Richardson, MRCP^*, Nick Steen, PhD, Rodney S. Bexton, DM, FRCP, Fiona E. Shaw, MRCP^* and John Bond, BA

^* Cardiovascular Investigation Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary/MRC Development Centre for Clinical Brain Ageing, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Centre for Health Services Research, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Regional Cardiothoracic Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

View larger version (33K): [in a new window]   Figure 1 Screening pathway for older adults with falls attending the accident and emergency department. CSH = carotid sinus hypersensitivity; CSM = carotid sinus massage; MMSE = mini-mental state examination; RCT = randomized controlled trial of pacing or usual treatment; VDCSH = vasodepressor carotid sinus hypersensitivity.