Knowledge and awareness of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo among Saudi population: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1184-1190
Author(s):  
Saad Alotaibi ◽  
Maha Alshbiny ◽  
Saud Alsehali ◽  
Muhammad Hayat ◽  
Abdulwahab Aladhyani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positional Vertigo ◽  
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Unrecognized benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in elderly patients

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (5) ◽  
pp. 630-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S. Oghalai ◽  
Spiros Manolidis ◽  
Justine L. Barth ◽  
Michael G. Stewart ◽  
Herman A. Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balance Disorders ◽  
Positional Vertigo ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Balance disorders in elderly patients are associated with an increased risk of falls but are often difficult to diagnose because of comorbid chronic medical problems. We performed a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of unrecognized benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and associated lifestyle sequelae in a public, inner-city geriatric population. Dizziness was found in 61% of patients, whereas balance disorders were found in 77% of patients. Nine percent were found to have unrecognized BPPV. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that the presence of a spinning sensation and the absence of a lightheadedness sensation predicted the presence of unrecognized BPPV. Patients with unrecognized BPPV were more likely to have reduced activities of daily living scores, to have sustained a fall in the previous 3 months, and to have depression. These data indicate that unrecognized BPPV is common within the elderly population and has associated morbidity. Further prospective studies are warranted.

Unrecognized Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Elderly Patients

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (5) ◽  
pp. 630-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S. Oghalai ◽  
Spiros Manolidis ◽  
Justine L. Barth ◽  
Michael G. Stewart ◽  
Herman A. Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balance Disorders ◽  
Positional Vertigo ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Balance disorders in elderly patients are associated with an increased risk of falls but are often difficult to diagnose because of comorbid chronic medical problems. We performed a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of unrecognized benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and associated lifestyle sequelae in a public, inner-city geriatric population. Dizziness was found in 61% of patients, whereas balance disorders were found in 77% of patients. Nine percent were found to have unrecognized BPPV. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that the presence of a spinning sensation and the absence of a lightheadedness sensation predicted the presence of unrecognized BPPV. Patients with unrecognized BPPV were more likely to have reduced activities of daily living scores, to have sustained a fall in the previous 3 months, and to have depression. These data indicate that unrecognized BPPV is common within the elderly population and has associated morbidity. Further prospective studies are warranted.

A Comparison of Falls and Dizziness Handicap by Vestibular Diagnosis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ryan J. Huang ◽  
Sherri L. Smith ◽  
Libor Brezina ◽  
Kristal M. Riska
Keyword(s):  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Vestibular Migraine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positional Vertigo ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Purpose There is a paucity of data that directly compares the falls rate and dizziness handicap of different vestibular diagnoses. The purpose of this study is to compare the falls rate and dizziness handicap of common vestibular diagnoses encountered among a cohort of vestibular patients at a single institution. Method We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study of patients evaluated for dizziness at a tertiary care center vestibular clinic between August 1, 2017, and March 19, 2019. Vestibular diagnosis, demographic variables, comorbidities, falls status, and Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) were extracted from the medical record for analysis. Associations between vestibular diagnosis and falls history or DHI were evaluated using multivariate logistic and linear regression, respectively. Results A total of 283 patients met our inclusion criteria with the following diagnoses: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV; n = 55), acoustic neuroma ( n = 30), Ménière's disease ( n = 28), multiple vestibular diagnoses ( n = 15), vestibular migraine ( n = 135), or vestibular neuritis ( n = 20). After adjusting for age, sex, race, medications, and comorbidities, the odds of falling was 2.47 times greater (95% CI [1.08, 6.06], p = .039) and the DHI score was 11.66 points higher (95% CI [4.99, 18.33], p < .001) in those with vestibular migraine compared to those with BPPV. Other diagnoses were comparable to BPPV with respect to odds of falling and dizziness handicap. Conclusions Patients with vestibular migraine may suffer an increased risk of falls and dizziness handicap compared to patients with BPPV. Our findings highlight the need for timely evaluation and treatment of all patients with vestibular disease.

scholarly journals AWARENESS OF HYPERTENSION AMONG SAUDI POPULATION IN ALMADINAH ALMOUNAWWARA: AN ANALYTICAL CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 744-750
Author(s):  
Ahmad Almohammadi ◽  
◽  
Ghada Khair ◽  
Safa sirageldin ◽  
Nasser aljohani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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