Understanding Vestibular System Diseases: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Robert W. Baloh MD FAAN, Vicente Honrubia MD DMSc, and Kevin A. Kerber MD, this book provides a thorough framework for understanding the pathophysiology of diseases involving the vestibular system.

Book Overview

This 480-page book is divided into four parts, covering the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system, evaluation of the dizzy patient, diagnosis and management of common neurotologic disorders, and symptomatic treatment of vertigo.

Part I: Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System

The first part of the book reviews the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system, with a focus on clinically relevant material that helps physicians understand the underlying mechanisms of vestibular diseases.

Part II: Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient

The second part outlines the important features in the patient’s history, examination, and laboratory evaluation that determine the probable site of lesion, enabling clinicians to make accurate diagnoses.

Part III: Diagnosis and Management of Neurotologic Disorders

The third part covers the differential diagnostic points that help clinicians decide on the cause and treatment of the patient’s problem, providing valuable insights into the management of common neurotologic disorders.

Part IV: Symptomatic Treatment of Vertigo

The final part of the book describes the commonly used antivertiginous and antiemetic drugs and the rationale for vestibular exercises, providing a comprehensive guide to treating vertigo and related symptoms.

This book is an essential resource for all physicians who study and treat patients complaining of dizziness, providing a thorough understanding of the vestibular system and its related diseases. With recent breakthroughs in the vestibular sciences reviewed, this book is a valuable addition to any medical library.

Book Details:

Series: Contemporary Neurology Series (Book 77)

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Edition: 4

Publication Date: November 17, 2010

Language: English

ISBN-10: 019538783X

ISBN-13: 978-0195387834

eText ISBN: 9780190452728