Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common form of vertigo, accounting for nearly one-half of patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction. It is most commonly attributed to calcium debris within the posterior semicircular canal, known as canalithiasis.

2023年3月30日 · The Dix-Hallpike maneuver is a test that healthcare providers use to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a common inner ear disorder that causes a sudden spinning sensation when you move your head into certain positions.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common diagnosis made in many specialty clinics serv-ing patients with dizziness. This diagnosis is suggested by a history of brief (less than one minute) episodes of ver-tigo that are provoked by rolling over in bed, lying down, sitting up from a supine position, bending over, or look-ing up.

2006年1月15日 · Ninety-three percent of primary care patients with vertigo have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), acute vestibular neuronitis, or Ménière’s disease. 7 Other causes include drugs...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), caused by wayward crystals (“rocks”) in the semicircular canals of the inner ear, is the most common cause of brief symp-toms of vertigo secondary to head and body movements. Diagnosing and treating it …

2013年2月3日 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a specific type of vertigo that is brought on by a change in position of the head with respect to gravity. This disorder is caused by problems in the inner ear. Its symptoms are repeated episodes of positional vertigo, that is, of a spinning sensation caused by changes in the position of the head. [7]

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular end‐organ disease. This article aims to summarize research findings and key discoveries of BPPV. The pathophysiology, diagnosis, nonsurgical, and surgical ...

2023年9月4日 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can be diagnosed and treated at bedside with positional testing and maneuvers. Appropriate and timely recognition and treatment for BPPV can ameliorate symptoms of vertigo and spinning, reduce fall risk and healthcare costs, and minimize disability.

Benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most encountered vestibular disorders characterised by episodic vertigo attacks with head movement. BPPV may be primary or secondary...

2010年6月2日 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by brief recurrent episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position. BPPV is the most common etiology of recurrent vertigo and is caused by abnormal stimulation of the cupula by free-floating otoliths (canalolithiasis) or otoliths that have adhered to the cupula ...