Vertigo and Disequilibrium: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management - Hardcover

Peter Weber

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1588906167 ISBN 13: 9781588906168

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

Here is a highly practical reference for diagnosing and managing some of the most common complaints in the otolaryngology patient--vertigo, disequilibrium, and dizziness. This carefully organized reference begins by presenting descriptions of time-tested examination techniques, laboratory tests, and the imaging studies necessary for an accurate diagnosis. The book then addresses the various diseases causing these complaints, including Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, labyrinthitis, migraine-induced vestibulopathy, and more, with concise explanations of medical, surgical, and therapeutic treatment options available. An accompanying DVD features high-quality videos of key examination tests, such as ENG, Hallpike positioning, and Epley's maneuver. The videos document the numerous nystagmus patterns caused by various central pathologies and peripheral vestibulopathies, providing an exceptional tool for learning how to recognize eye movements to confirm a diagnosis. Features: * A full review of anatomy and physiology provides the essential framework for the clinical examination and comprehension of disease processes * Broad discussion of the multifactorial etiologies of dizziness provides a conceptual basis for diagnosis and determining best course of treatment * A valuable appendix with sample questions for taking a thorough patient history aids the assessment of the severity of symptoms Vertigo and Disequilibrium: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management is an essential resource for all otolaryngologists, neurologists, vestibular therapists, residents, and physicians treating patients with dizziness. This is a must-read for practitioners, especially those caring for elderly patients with dizziness.

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Review:

""Vertigo and Disequilibrium: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management" is an excellent, succinct overview and reference book covering the entire spectrum of vertigo and disequilibrium disorders...with a multiauthored format including some of the leaders in the field...Generously illustrated. The accompanying CD provides rich supplemental material emphasizing eye movements and testing. This textbook is strongly recommended...for residents seeking an overview and established clinicians wanting a refresher in each of the various pathologies as well as general strategies...A very useful book."--Otology & Neurotology

"This book...offer[s] a significant amount of detail for the common peripheral vestibular pathologies presenting with vertigo...useful as a reference book."--Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Vertigo and Disequilibrium: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management is an excellent, succinct overview and reference book covering the entire spectrum of vertigo and disequilibrium disorders...with a multiauthored format including some of the leaders in the field...Generously illustrated. The accompanying CD provides rich supplemental material emphasizing eye movements and testing. This textbook is strongly recommended...for residents seeking an overview and established clinicians wanting a refresher in each of the various pathologies as well as general strategies...A very useful book.--Otology & Neurotology

This book...offer[s] a significant amount of detail for the common peripheral vestibular pathologies presenting with vertigo...useful as a reference book.--Journal of Laryngology & Otology

"Vertigo and Disequilibrium: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management" is an excellent, succinct overview and reference book covering the entire spectrum of vertigo and disequilibrium disorders...with a multiauthored format including some of the leaders in the field...Generously illustrated. The accompanying CD provides rich supplemental material emphasizing eye movements and testing. This textbook is strongly recommended...for residents seeking an overview and established clinicians wanting a refresher in each of the various pathologies as well as general strategies...A very useful book.--Otology & NeurotologyThis book...offer[s] a significant amount of detail for the common peripheral vestibular pathologies presenting with vertigo...useful as a reference book.--Journal of Laryngology & Otology

About the Author:

Professor and Program Director, Head and Neck Institute, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1588906167
• ISBN 13: 9781588906168
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200