Geriatric syndrome of falls in comorbid patients: paradox of normotension in the elderly

• Main Authors: Olga N. Tkacheva (Author), Nadezda K. Runikhina (Author), Liudmila I. Merkusheva (Author), Alexandra V. Luzina (Author), Natalia V. Sharashkina (Author), Valentina S. Ostapenko (Author), Sergei N. Lysenkov (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: ZAO "Consilium Medicum", 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Falls as geriatric syndrome in elderly age are associated with high health risks, including serious injury, prolonged hospital stays, and medical and follow-up costs. The prevalence of falls in comorbid elderly patients without hypertension remains uncertain. Aim. To study the incidence...