Dizzy Spells and Syncope：Investigation and Management

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.

眩晕发作和晕厥的检查与处理

眩晕困扰着约1／3的65岁以上的个体，而且也是老年人就诊的最主要原因之一。在英国，至少20％的人发生过晕厥，总住院病人的6％也源于此。尤其是晕厥反复发作可以致残，它影响人们的工作、驾驶能力，增加跌倒致伤的几率，并使老年人的独立生活能力下降。