Nihon Ronen Igakkai zasshi. Japanese journal of geriatrics
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Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi · Jan 2016
Case ReportsThe implantation of a loop recorder to detect the cause of pre-syncope in an 85-year-old man.
The patient was an-85-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The patient had a history of faintness on standing. He visited our hospital after experiencing chest oppression and pre-syncope in 2015. ⋯ His symptoms completely disappeared after the implantation of a permanent pacemaker. Although faintness is not rare in elderly people, it can be difficult to diagnose. An implantable loop recorder was useful for diagnosing pre-syncope; however, in the present case, it was difficult for the elderly patient and his wife to perform telemetry monitoring.