Dizziness and Vertigo: An Introduction and Practical Guide

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Rahul Kanegaonkar (Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, UK) James Tysome (Cambridge University Hospitals, UK)

Dizziness and Vertigo

An Introduction and Practical Guide

Rahul Kanegaonkar (Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, UK), James Tysome (Cambridge University Hospitals, UK)

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Routledge
22 April 2014

Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Series: """The Body, Gender and Culture"""

Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015

Vertigo and Dizziness: An Introduction and Practical Guide describes the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary for managing patients presenting with the common symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. It provides practitioners with a comprehensive overview of these conditions, steps for diagnosing patients, and various treatment options.

Features:

Discusses clinical assessment of the dizzy patient, diagnosis and management of the condition, surgical options, and psychological complications of vertigo and dizziness

Explores a host of conditions, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere's disease, hyperventilation syndrome, and superior semicircular canal dehiscence

Includes case studies to supplement the text

The book is an essential reference for all those who manage patients in the outpatient and general practice setting.

Edited by: Rahul Kanegaonkar (Medway Maritime Hospital Kent UK), James Tysome (Cambridge University Hospitals, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781444182682
ISBN 10: 1444182684
Series: """The Body, Gender and Culture"""
Pages: 174
Publication Date: 22 April 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System. Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient. Special Investigations. Diagnosis and Management. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Acute Vestibular Loss. Vertiginous Migraine. Meniere's Disease. Hyperventilation Syndrome. Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence. Perilymph Fistulae. Central Pathology Causing Dizziness. Surgery for Vertigo. Vestibular Physiotherapy. Psychological Complications of Vertigo and Dizziness. Optimising Balance Function in the Elderly. Case Studies. Recommended Reading.

Rahul G Kanegaonkar BSc, DLO, FRCS(ORL-HNS) is a Consultant in Otolaryngology at Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, UK, and Clinical Lead for the Multidisciplinary Balance Clinic at Guy's Hospital, London. James R Tysome MA, PhD, FRCS(ORL-HNS) is a Consultant in Otolaryngology and Skull Base Surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK.