Publications by authors named "Ana Palomo-Sanchez"
Purpose: There is a higher risk of stroke after suffering from balance disorders (BDs) such as vertigo or dizziness. The causal relationship remains unclear due to the limited scope of the existing studies and the high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) in BD patients. The objective of this study is to clarify the role that BDs seem to have in the development of acute cerebrovascular accidents (ACAs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemiology of balance disorders in primary care.
Emilio Domínguez-Durán Irene Mármol-Szombathy Estela Palmero-Olmo Ana Nogales-Nieves María José López-Urbano
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp (Engl Ed)
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 7,896 patients visiting primary care for vertigo, imbalance, or dizziness were analyzed over one year, revealing an annual incidence of BD of 2.2%, with the majority diagnosed and treated within primary care settings.
- * Key findings showed that positional vertigo was the most common diagnosis, followed by vestibular migraines, central nervous system ischemia, and medication side effects, indicating a need for better training in these areas for primary care physicians.