Sensitivity of caloric test and video head impulse as screening test for chronic vestibular complaints
Clinics
; Clinics;72(8): 469-473, Aug. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study compared the results of the caloric test with those of the video head impulse test obtained during the same session and evaluated whether the former can be used to screen for non-acute vestibular dysfunction.METHODS:
A total of 157 participants complaining of dizziness with vestibular characteristics of varying durations and clinical courses completed the caloric test and video head impulse test.RESULTS:
Significantly more caloric test results than video head impulse test results were abnormal.CONCLUSIONS:
The results of the caloric test and video head impulse test are distinct but complement each other. Within our sample, the caloric test was more sensitive for vestibular dysfunction. Therefore, the video head impulse test is not a suitable screening tool of the vestibular system in patients with chronic complaints.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Testes Calóricos
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Doenças Vestibulares
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Tontura
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Teste do Impulso da Cabeça
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clinics
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil