Carotid sinus hypersensitivity-a modifiable risk factor for fractured neck of femur

摘要

Background: the potential impact on morbidity, mortality and health care economics makes it important to identify patients at risk of fracture, in particular fractured neck of femur (FNOF). Older patients with carotid sinus hypersensitivity (CSH0 are more likely to have unexplained falls and to experience fractures, particularly FNOF. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of CSH in patients with FNOF. Design: case-controlled prospective series. Methods: consecutive cases were admissions over 65 years with FNOF. Controls were consecutive patients Admitted for elective hip surgery, frail elderly people admitted to hospital medical wards and day-hospital patients.