摘要
Dizziness affects aleut one-third of individuals over the age of 65years,and is one of the most conmlon reasons for the elderly toconsult their general practitioner. Syncope affects at least 20% ofthe population at mlne time and accounts for about 6% of general medical admissions in the UK. Recurrent symptoms are particulas-ly disabling because they affect an individual's ability to workand to drive, increase susceptibility to falls and associate inju-rim,and reduce independence in the elderly.
