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Balance Solutions For Doctors
One of the most common symptoms experienced by cardiac patients over the age of 50 is dizziness. As the third most common complaint, the incidence of dizziness or vertigo is significant. Yet, an etiology is documented in only 20% of the cases. The cardiologist in just one of the many specialists called on to evaluate these patients.
Determining whether the cause is cardiac, hematologic, vascular, metabolic, neurological or vestibular can be a challenge. For the patient, finding the words that describe their symptoms presents an additional challenge. When the patient uses words that describe disequilibrium or an abnormal sensation of movement, a vestibular dysfunction is likely. When there is vestibular weakness in combination with cardiovascular disease, symptoms are exacerbated. The fact of the matter is, vestibular imbalance is a common consideration in dizziness and imbalance and is often overlooked.
Balance Diagnostic and Therapy Center affords the Cardiologist and their patient quick and easy access to the latest technology and science in the field of Balance and Dizziness Disorders.
Utilizing the Video ENG to determine central or vestibular conditions our team of diagnostic specialists assist the physician to determine the proper diagnosis and treatment necessary for a positive patient outcome.
Our Therapy Team, under the direction of the best Vestibular and Neurological Therapists in the country, develop and administer clinically proven balance and vestibular rehabilitation with cardiac precautions in mind. We address balance and mobility needs not covered by cardiac rehab programs. By improving balance and confidence we can get your patientss moving, anf keep them moving, in a heart-healthy way.
Physicians specializing in internal medicine are often the first to hear complaints of dizziness and balance issues. Whether in the hospital or in the clinic, the list of possible etiologies for dizziness is lengthy. Determining whether the cause is cardiac, hematologic, vascular, metabolic, neurological, or vestibular can be a challenge, often involving several different medical specialties. Unfortunately, in the outpatient setting, an etiology for dizziness is documented in on 20% of the cases. When there is disequilibrium or an abnormal sensation of movement, vestibular dysfunction is likely. Medications alone are not as effective as an integrated approach including testing and treatment of the vestibular system.
Balance Diagnostic and Therapy Center affords the Cardiologist and their patient quick and easy access to the latest technology and science in the field of Balance and Dizziness Disorders.
Utilizing the Video ENG to determine central or vestibular conditions our team of diagnostic specialists assist the physician to determine the proper diagnosis and treatment necessary for a positive patient outcome.
Our Therapy Team, under the direction of the best Vestibular and Neurological Therapists in the country, develop and administer clinically proven balance and vestibular rehabilitation techniques unique to our company.
- For The General Practitioner
The General Practioner is often the first to be involved in determining the cause and treatment for dizziness and balance complaints. In the outpatient setting, dizziness is the third most common complaint yet an etiology is documented in only 20% of the cases. Determining whether the cause is cardiac, hematologic, vascular, metabolic, neurological, or vestibular can be a challenge, often involving several different medical specialties. When there is disequilibrium or an abnormal sensation of movement, vestibular dysfunction is likely. Medications alone are not as effective as an integrated approach including testing and treatment of the vestibular system.
Balance Diagnostic and Therapy Center affords the Cardiologist and their patient quick and easy access to the latest technology and science in the field of Balance and Dizziness Disorders.
Utilizing the Video ENG to determine central or vestibular conditions our team of diagnostic specialists assist the physician to determine the proper diagnosis and treatment necessary for a positive patient outcome.
Our Therapy Team, under the direction of the best Vestibular and Neurological Therapists in the country, develop and administer clinically proven balance and vestibular rehabilitation techniques unique to our company.
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