Clinical Neurophysiology of the Vestibular System

This classic book provides a straightforward approach to the diagnosis and management of the dizzy patient.
The purpose of this thoroughly revised and updated edition is to provide a framework for understanding the pathophysiology of diseases involving the vestibular system. The revision includes a systematic evaluation of the dizzy patient, diagnosis and management of common neurotological disorders, and a new section on symptomatic management of vertigo.

Features:
* Up-to-date review of the peripheral and central vestibular systems with latest references
* New bedside tests of vestibular function
* Review of latest treatment maneuvers for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
* New chapters on: laboratory diagnosis of vestibular dysfunction; migraine; immune-mediated disorders; inherited disorders; symptomatic treatment of vertigo; antiemetic and antivertigo drugs; and vestibular rehabilitation

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Oxford University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Balch, Robert W.; Honrubia, Vicente

ISBN:

978-0-19-513982-2

Specialty:

• Neurology

Language:

English

Edition:

3rd

Pages:

432

Publication Year:

2001