The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Sep 2005
Comparative StudySex differences in the emergency department evaluation of elderly patients with syncope.
Current data suggest that 30%-50% of patients with syncope leave the hospital without a defined etiology of their syncopal event. Recent studies have shown significant differences in both presentation and therapy in women with coronary disease and congestive heart failure. ⋯ Considerable numbers of patients presenting to EDs with syncope remain without a diagnosis. Women, despite being less likely to have concomitant coronary artery disease or diabetes, are significantly more likely to present to an ED with syncope, yet less likely to be discharged with a defined etiology.