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BPPV and Ménière Disease
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): the most common peripheral vestibular disorder; characterized by brief episodes (seconds) of severe vertigo triggered by specific ch…
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Audiology & Vestibular
Board-review topics in Audiology & Vestibular.
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Central Vestibular Disorders
Central vestibular disorders arise from lesions of the vestibular nuclei, brainstem, cerebellum, or their cortical connections, as opposed to peripheral vestibular disorders ori…
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Diagnostic Audiology and Electrophysiology
Diagnostic audiology encompasses behavioral and electrophysiologic tests to quantify hearing sensitivity, identify site of lesion, and guide management Pure tone audiometry (PTA…
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Evaluation of the Patient With Dizziness
Dizziness is the second most common complaint in primary care, affecting 15-35% of the population at some point Encompasses vertigo (illusion of motion), disequilibrium (imbalan…
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Hearing Aid Amplification
A hearing aid is an electronic device that amplifies sound to improve audibility for individuals with hearing loss Approximately 28 million Americans could benefit from hearing …
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Peripheral Vestibular Disorders (BPPV, Meniere Disease, Vestibular Neuritis)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): brief episodes of vertigo triggered by head position change due to displaced otoconia in semicircular canals; most common vestibular…
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Principles of Applied Vestibular Physiology
The vestibular system detects angular and linear acceleration of the head and generates reflexive eye, head, and postural movements to maintain stable vision, spatial orientatio…
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Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Therapy
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based program designed to promote central compensation for peripheral and central vestibular deficits VRT is the primary t…
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Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis
Vestibular neuritis is an acute, unilateral peripheral vestibulopathy characterized by sudden-onset severe vertigo, nausea/vomiting, and imbalance WITHOUT hearing loss or other …