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Brignole M, Moya A, de Lange FJ; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2018 ESC guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncope. Eur Heart J. 2018 Jun 1;39(21):1883-948.Full text Abstract
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fact sheet: risk factors for falls. 2017 [internet publication].Full text
US Preventive Services Task Force; Grossman DC, Curry SJ, Owens DK, et al. Interventions to prevent falls in community-dwelling older adults: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2018 Apr 24;319(16):1696-704.Full text Abstract
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