| Autor: |
Andreas W. Schoenenberger, Ian Russi, Benjamin Berte, Vanessa Weberndörfer, Renate Schoenenberger-Berzins, Piotr Chodup, Remo Beeler, Florim Cuculi, Stefan Toggweiler, Richard Kobza |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
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BMC Geriatrics, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1471-2318 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12877-020-01685-7 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background This study evaluated the use of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in older patients undergoing pacemaker implantation. Methods In this prospective cohort, CGA was performed in 197 patients ≥75 years at pacemaker implantation and yearly thereafter. CGA embraced the following domains: cognition, mobility, nutrition, activities of daily living (ADLs), and falls (with or without loss of consciousness). Based on comorbidities, the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) was calculated. For predictive analysis, logistic regression was used. Results During a mean follow-up duration of 2.4 years, the incidence rates of syncope decreased from 0.46 to 0.04 events per year (p |
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