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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, and it is recognized to be a pure inner ear problem that results in short-lasting, but severe, room-spinning vertigo generally provoked by movement of the head or changing position in bed.
Duan Maoli, Zhang Qing, Johan Bergenius
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Background: Lindsay–Hemenway syndrome was first described as an acute unilateral peripheral vestibulopathy followed by positional vertigo. A vascular etiology was proposed.
S. Waissbluth+4 more
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Risk Factors for Recurrence of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. A Clinical Review
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common peripheral vestibular dysfunctions encountered in clinical practice. Although the treatment of BPPV is relatively successful, many patients develop recurrence after treatment.
Ioanna Sfakianaki+4 more
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Pseudo-Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Retrospective Study and Case Report
Pseudo-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (pseudo-BPPV) is a specific type of vestibular migraine disguised as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is characterized by recurrent different types of positional and atypical positional vertigo with ...
Jie Yu+7 more
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Prevalence of and Theoretical Explanation for Type 2 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Background and Purpose: A variant of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) involves the subjective report of vertigo without the coinciding nystagmus. This presentation includes truncal retropulsion when sitting up from the ipsilesional provocative
Kinga Harmat+5 more
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Background and objectives: paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common disorder causing dizziness.Most of the studies confirm the effectiveness of particle reposition maneuver in the management of benign paroxys- mal positional vertigo but still ...
Arsalan Awlla Mustafa Shem+2 more
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Direct-to-Patient Survey for Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo [PDF]
Given the high incidence of dizziness and its frequent misdiagnosis, we aim to create a clinical support system to classify the presence or absence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with high accuracy and specificity.
Friedland, David+2 more
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Vitamin D Insufficiency/Deficiency in Patients with Recurrent Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Background: The aim of this study is to verify if (1) there is a link between hypovitaminosis D and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, (2) the number of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo relapses decreases after vitamin D supplementation; and (3 ...
R. Pecci+11 more
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Clinicoepidemiology of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in Nigerian
Objective: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is poorly reported in developing countries. This study aimed at determining the prevalence, aetiology, and comorbid illnesses of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in our center.
Waheed Atilade Adegbiji+4 more
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Is It Really an Otolith Disease?
The current theory in physiopathology of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the mechanical theory, namely the cupulolithiasis–canalolithiasis theory. Repositioning maneuvers based on this theory has now taken place in therapy.
A. Koc
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