Dizziness in the Elderly
Abstract Vertigo, unsteadiness, and other balance-related symptoms are common among older adults. These complaints should be taken seriously because they can lead to falls, injuries, loss of independence, and even…
Medication-Related Dizziness in the Older Adult
Abstract Dizziness is highly prevalent among adults aged 65 years and older. Normal aging does not cause dizziness, but other factors including comorbid conditions, drug-related problems, and polypharmacy predispose older…
Vertebrobasilar Infarcts and Ischemia
Abstract This chapter reviews clinical presentations and current treatment paradigms of vertebrobasilar ischemia and infarcts. New data regarding treatment outcomes of large vessel occlusion in the posterior circulation are presented….
Meniere’s Disease: A Challenging and Relentless Disorder
Abstract Meniere’s disease (MD) is characterized clinically by episodic vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus, and histologically by the presence of endolymphatic hydrops seen on postmortem examination. MD continues to…
Uncommon Causes of Disequilibrium in the Adult
Abstract This chapter focuses on several uncommon causes of disequilibrium in the adult. The diseases have been divided into two broad categories: those causing chronic symptoms and those causing episodic…
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Abstract It has been 20 years since the initial description of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) first appeared in the literature, and information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this…
Positional Vertigo: As Occurs Across All Age Groups
Abstract Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo. Etiology may vary across the lifespan, with repetitive, strenuous, or traumatic head movements more likely in children and…
Migraine-Associated Vertigo
Abstract In this chapter, we discuss the diagnostic criteria, the proposed pathophysiology, the common historical features, demographics, physical examination, otologic and vestibular testing, imaging, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and a basic…
Vestibular Neuritis
Abstract Vestibular neuritis is a common condition characterized by the acute onset of vertigo that can last for several days. This chapter examines the epidemiology, diagnostic features, differential diagnosis, and…
The Video Head Impulse Test
Abstract Video head impulse testing, an instrumented expansion of the bedside head impulse test using video eye tracking and quantification of eye and head movement, is a relatively new objective…
