scholarly journals Estimated Vestibulogram (EVEST): Effective Graphic Tool for Vestibular Assessment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Striteska ◽  
Luk koloud k ◽  
Martin Chovanec ◽  
Oliver Profant ◽  
Jan Mejzlik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vestibular Assessment

scholarly journals Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Cristiano Balzanelli ◽  
Daniele Spataro ◽  
Luca Oscar Redaelli de Zinis
Keyword(s):  
Daily Activities ◽  
Clinical Parameters ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Balance Disorders ◽  
Horizontal Canal ◽  
Posterior Canal ◽  
Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo ◽  
Vestibular Assessment ◽  
Anxiety And Fear ◽  
Anterior Canal

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and analyze clinical parameters of benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) in a pediatric age. A cohort of 423 children under the age of 15 (median age 11. interquartile range 9–13) was submitted to vestibular assessment for balance disorders. Dix-Hallpike and Roll-Supine tests were performed to look for positioning nystagmus using video-infrared goggles. BPPV was found in 43 of 423 children evaluated for balance disorders (10.2%). There were 28 females (65.1%) and 15 (34.9%) males. The posterior canal was involved in 79% of cases and the horizontal canal in 21% of cases. No apogeotropic bilateral or anterior canal form were seen. Thus, BPPV is not an infrequent type of vertigo in children and must be evaluated as soon as possible in order to plan the most appropriate maneuver and restore daily activities as soon as possible, avoiding anxiety and fear.

scholarly journals State-of-the-art assessment allows for improved vestibular evoked myogenic potential test-retest reliability

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Behtani ◽  
Maxime Maheu ◽  
Audrey Delcenserie ◽  
Mujda Nooristani ◽  
François Champoux
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials ◽  
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Vestibular Assessment ◽  
Myogenic Responses ◽  
Neurologically Normal ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Potential Test

The goal of the present study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability values of myogenic responses using the latest guidelines for vestibular assessment. Twenty-two otologically and neurologically normal adults were assessed twice, on two different days. The analyses were carried out using interclass correlations. The results showed that the latest recommendations for vestibular assessment lead to test-retest reliability values that are as high, or greater, than those reported in previous studies. The results suggest that state-of-the-art testing, using the latest recommendations as well as electromyography control, improves reliability values of myogenic responses, more specifically for the cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials. The impact of small differences in experimental procedures on the reliability values of myogenic responses is also addressed.

Vestibular assessment of a patient with myasthenia gravis: case report 

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Kenneth Chua ◽  
Sakumura J
Keyword(s):  
Myasthenia Gravis ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Vestibular Function ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Functional Impairments ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Vestibular Assessment ◽  
Vestibular Function Testing ◽  
Function Testing

Vestibular Assessment in patients with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is challenging, as diagnostic evaluation requires good recording of eye movements. Reports on Vestibular Function Testing (VFT) in MG patients have been scant and it is arguable that VFT will have little clinical value in the MG population. A 75-year-old man, with late onset acquired autoimmune MG presented with dizziness for evaluation. He completed VFT with no significant abnormalities in all tests and was elated to have vestibular ruled out as a contributing factor to his dizziness and imbalance. However, his functional impairments were still addressed and managed regardless of the test results. MG is a heterogenous condition that may be well-controlled with treatment. Patients with dizziness can still be diagnostically evaluated to rule in or out a vestibular involvement and should not be precluded from VFT. Patients should also be assessed for their functional impairments and not based on symptom checklist and objective test results alone. Hence, patients with normal VFT results can still benefit from a hybrid of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) with focus on habituation.

Vestibular Assessment

1993 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 182-190
Author(s):  
Joanne Kocunik ◽  
Douglas Beck ◽  
Ebtisam Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Vestibular Assessment

Incidence of complementary therapy use in patients undergoing vestibular assessment

2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (4) ◽  
pp. 272-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M Baguley ◽  
Rachel L Humphriss ◽  
Katy Butler ◽  
Richard Knight ◽  
Lisa Dawson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Choice Of Treatment ◽  
Personal Recommendation ◽  
Vestibular Symptoms ◽  
Vestibular Assessment ◽  
Potential Interactions

Objectives: To determine the incidence of use of complementary therapies in patients with vestibular symptoms undergoing vestibular assessment.Design: A prospective, questionnaire-based study.Setting: A UK university hospital department of audiology with secondary and tertiary referrals.Participants: A consecutive series of 80 patients seen for vestibular assessment between November 2004 and May 2005.Main outcome measures: Use of complementary therapies; actual therapies used and patients' subjective opinion of efficacy.Results: Thirteen patients (16 per cent) had tried some form of complementary therapy for their vestibular symptoms. Ginkgo biloba and acupuncture were the two most popular treatments. Seven patients made their decision as to which treatment to try on the basis of personal recommendation. Six of the 13 patients (46 per cent) reported that their choice of treatment(s) helped them.Conclusions: Sixteen per cent of patients seen for vestibular assessment had tried some form of complementary therapy for their vestibular symptoms. Clinicians should be aware of this and of the potential interactions between complementary therapies and conventional medicine.

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