Honorata Crisan Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Vestibular and balance rehabilitation therapy, Multisensory maladjustment, Introversion selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Neuroticism
Clinique la Prairie, Ear nose throat practice, Montreux, Switzerland
Honorata Crisan, Clinique la Prairie, Ear nose throat practice, Montreux, Switzerland intrested in the feilds of Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness; Anxiety; Neuroticism; Introversion selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI); Multisensory maladjustment; Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); Vestibular and balance rehabilitation therapy (VBRT)
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Honorata Crisan, Nadia des Courtis and Antoine des Courtis
Objective: We reviewed the existing literature on Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) and enquired about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments proposed in order to assess how concepts, diagnostic criteria and treatment have evolved over the last 10 years.
Method: We conducted a systematic review of the literature.
Results: PPPD is a frequent entity that has been only recently well described. Diagnosis relies on anamnesis; posturography is helpful. High scores of depression, neuroticism and introversion may be a risk factor for PPPD. 25% of cases may be triggered by neurotologic events such as Vestibular migraine, which is more... view more»