Pulsatile Tinnitus: Advances in Diagnosis and Management

Saturday, September 28, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Location: MBCC, 219-221

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Daniel H. Coelho, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Aristides Sismanis, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Pulsatile tinnitus (PT) may often present a diagnostic and management dilemma to the Otolaryngologist. The incidence of this symptom has increased in the last decade, most likely due to the obesity epidemic, and can be associated with serious conditions such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, arteriovenous fistulae, and spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks. An academy favorite for more than 30 consecutive years, this session provides a wide overview of the etiology, presentation, evaluation, and management of patients with pulsatile tinnitus. Upon completion of the session, the attendees will be able to distinguish between objective and subjective tinnitus, determine arterial versus venous etiologies, and feel comfortable in the proper radiologic workup and medical/surgical management. Ample time will be provided for questions from the audience.

Learning Objectives:

Distinguish between venous and arterial types of pulsatile tinnitus.
Recognize the importance of history taking and head and neck auscultation.
Apply a practical evaluation and effective management.

Lead Presenter(s)

Daniel H. Coelho, MD

G. Douglas Hayden Professor and Vice Chair for Research
VCU Health Systems
Richmond, VA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Co-Presenter(s)

Aristides Sismanis, MD

Professor and Chairman Emeritus
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

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