Pulsatile Tinnitus: Advances in Diagnosis and Management (2023 AMW) Session
2023 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
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.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Distinguish between venous and arterial types of pulsatile tinnitus.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Recognize the importance of history taking and head and neck auscultation.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Apply a practical evaluation and effective management.BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Need for improved diagnostic and management algorithms in this common but poorly understood phenomenon.