Table 4

Cardiovascular, autonomics, and miscellaneous assessments

AssessmentFallers (n=69)Non-fallers (n=32)p Value
Data are absolute numbers with percentages. χ2 test (or Fisher's exact if fewer than five in a cell) was used. CSH, carotid sinus hypersensitivity.
Orthostatic hypotension31/64 (48.4%)10/27 (37.0%)0.318
Cardioinhibitory CSH3/14 (21.4%)2/7 (28.6%)0.717
Vasodepressor CSH3/14 (21.4%)3/7 (42.9%)0.354
Parasympathetic dysfunction20/49 (40.8%)10/25 (40.0%)0.946
Sympathetic dysfunction22/57 (38.6%)10/24 (41.7%)0.796
Visual impairment56/68 (82.4%)21/32 (65.6%)0.064
Osteoporosis27/68 (39.7%)13/31 (41.9%)0.834