Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease and Fall Risk in Older Adults: Results From the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Falls are frequent and often devastating events among older adults. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with greater fall risk; however, it is unknown if pathways that contribute to CVD, such as subclinical myocardial damage or wall strain, are related to future falls. We hypothesized that elevations in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), measured in older adults, would be associated with greater fall risk.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting and participants

Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study participants without known coronary heart disease, heart failure, or stroke.

Measurements

We measured hs-cTnT or NT-proBNP in 2011 to 2013. Falls were identified

SUBMITTER: Juraschek SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6733582 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature