Vertigo and dizziness in elderly patients with neurological disorders

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the frequency of central vestibular disorders, vertigo and dizziness in patients aged 65 to 90 years. Methods: We analyzed 735 patients in this age range seen consecutively from January 1990 to December 2009. Results: A total of 32 patients had central vestibular disorders, and 11 had neurological disorders diagnosed by imaging. Conclusion: Vertigo and dizziness occur frequently in elderly people with neurological disorders, and affect their quality of life. Falling is common and may lead to disabling consequences.

Keywords

• Vestibular diseases/etiology
• Nervous system diseases
• Dizziness
• Accidental falls
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over