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Learn About Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

What is the definition of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
Benign recurrent vertigo (BRV), also known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), is a common disorder affecting up to 2% of the adult population. The majority of individuals with chronic recurrent vertigo have no identifiable cause, no progression of the disorder, and no other neurologic or auditory signs. Many families have multiple affected individuals, suggesting familial transmission of the disorder with moderate to high penetrance (summary by Lee et al., 2006).
What are the alternative names for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
  • BPPV
  • Familial benign recurrent vertigo
  • Familial vestibulopathy
Who are the top Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Local Doctors?
Family Medicine | General Practice
Family Medicine | General Practice

Family Healthcare Associates Inc

205 Howard Ave, 
Mullens, WV 
 15.3 mi
Accepting New Patients

Anthony Flaim is a Family Medicine specialist and a General Practice provider in Mullens, West Virginia. Dr. Flaim and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sinusitis. Dr. Flaim is currently accepting new patients.

Family Medicine | General Practice
Family Medicine | General Practice

Family Healthcare Associates Inc

19771 Coal Heritage Rd, 
Welch, WV 
 18.2 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Michael Muscari is a Family Medicine specialist and a General Practice provider in Welch, West Virginia. Dr. Muscari and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3. Dr. Muscari is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Family Medicine | General Practice
Family Medicine | General Practice

Family Healthcare Associates Inc

19771 Coal Heritage Rd, 
Welch, WV 
 18.2 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Samuel Muscari is a Family Medicine specialist and a General Practice provider in Welch, West Virginia. Dr. Muscari and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Muscari is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Clinical Trials?
Effect of Wii Fit Training in Comparison to Vestibular Rehabilitation Training on Balance in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Postional Vertigo

Summary: THIS STUDY IS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL AND THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY IS TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF WIIFIT TRAINING IN COMPARISON TO VESTIBULAR REHAB TRAINING ON BALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO

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Personalized Medicine to Treat Refractory Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Through Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis From Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstructions

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, often effectively treated with standard canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRMs). However, approximately 12.5% of cases remain refractory, leading to persistent symptoms and increased healthcare burden. Variations in the anatomical orientation of the semicircular canals (SCCs) may explain the resistance to conventional...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center