| Description |
458 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Series |
LWW medical book collection
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| Contents |
Practical anatomy and physiology / Joel A. Goebel -- Taking the history : the nature of the spell / Dennis I. Bojrab and William J. McFeely Jr. -- Taking the history : associated symptoms / William J. McFeely Jr. and Dennis I. Bojrab -- Taking the history : risk factors for dizziness / Seilesh Babu, Allan Rubin, and Jon Isaacson -- Medication side effects / Sanjay A. Bhansali -- Performing the physical exam : detecting spontaneous and gaze-evoked nystagmous / Jon E. Isaacson, Stuart A. Ort, and Allan M. Rubin -- Performing the physical exam : ocular motor examination / Stephen P. Cass -- Performing the physical exam : testing the vestibuloocular reflex / Stephen P. Cass -- Performing the physical exam : positioning tests / Gerard J. Gianoli and Jennifer L. Smullen -- Performing the physical exam : cerebellar tests / Joseph M. Furman -- Performing the physical exam : posture and gait tests / William J. McFeely Jr. and Dennis I. Bojrab -- Electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) / Jaynee A. Handelsman and Neil T. Shepard -- Rotational chair testing / Jaynee A. Handelsman and Neil T. Shepard -- Computerized dynamic posturography / Lewis M. Nashner -- Audiometric tests / Maureen Valente -- Imaging the dizzy patient / Franz J. Wippold II -- Seriologic studies / Christina Kenney Magill and Timothy E. Hullar -- DDX : fluctuating vestibular disease / Gerard J. Gianoli -- DDX : fixed vestibular deficits / Gerard J. Gianoli -- DDX : disorders that affect central and peripheral vestibular function / John P. Carey and Lloyd B. Minor -- DDX : central disease / Joseph M. Furman -- DDX : disequilibrium of aging / David L. McPherson and Samuel R. Whitaker -- Therapy : medical alternatives / Sanjay A. Bhansali -- Therapy : surgical alternatives / P. Ashley Wackym -- Therapy : rehabilitation / Susan J. Herdman |
| Summary |
This book is a guide to diagnosis and treatment of the various diseases that cause dizziness and imbalance. The book progresses from symptoms to anatomy and physiology, history and physical examination, laboratory testing, disease entities, and treatment. This edition features expanded coverage of the physical examination and state-of-the-art information on test modalities, imaging techniques, surgical procedures, medical therapies for migraine, and superior canal dehiscence. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text, a question bank, and videos of physical examination techniques, abnormal eye movements, and surgical techniques. (http://www.goebeldizzypatient.com) |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2001 |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Dizziness.
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Vertigo.
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Dizziness -- diagnosis.
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Dizziness -- therapy.
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Vertigo -- diagnosis.
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Vestibular Diseases -- diagnosis.
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Dizziness -- diagnosis.
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Dizziness -- therapy.
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Vertigo -- diagnosis.
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Vestibular Diseases -- diagnosis.
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| Author |
Goebel, Joel A.
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Ovid Technologies, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2008005855 |
| ISBN |
9780781765626 |
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