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European Heart Journal 2001 22(5):370-372; doi:10.1053/euhj.1999.2046
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Clinical Perspective

The role of tilt table testing in neurocardiocascular instability in older adults

S.W. Parryf1 and R.A. Kenny

Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.

Received October 12, 1999; accepted December 1, 1999

f1 Correspondence: Professor R. A. Kenny, University of Newcastle and Institute for the Health of the Elderly, Cardiovascular Investigation Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, U.K.

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