What is it about?
This paper describes the diagnostic criteria of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) as part of the International Classification of Vestibular Disorders. Included are discussions of conditions that can trigger PPPD, other illnesses that must be considered in making a diagnosis of PPPD, and emerging evidence about possible pathophysiological mechanisms.
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Why is it important?
PPPD is one of the most common conditions encountered in patients seeking treatment for vestibular symptoms in tertiary care centers. This new consensus definition is intended to promote better recognition of the disorder and foster research into its pathophysiological mechanisms and treatments.
Perspectives
Persistent unsteadiness and dizziness are common problems that have been described in various ways in the medical literature for more than a century. Various concepts have been defined by researchers and clinicians studying this problem over the last 30 years. The diagnostic criteria for PPPD were developed by a consensus panel of international expects to define the key features of this disorder. The definition is intended for use in clinical care and research.
Jeffrey Staab
Mayo Foundation
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This page is a summary of: Diagnostic criteria for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD): Consensus document of the committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders of the Bárány Society, Journal of Vestibular Research, October 2017, IOS Press,
DOI: 10.3233/ves-170622.
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