Management of Vascular Causes of Pulsatile Tinnitus
Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
Narsinh, K. H., Hui, F., et al. (2022).
Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, 14(11), 1-8.
This systematic review investigates the management of pulsatile tinnitus. This summary highlights conclusions within the scope of audiology.
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
1975 to 2021
Published, peer-reviewed stuides (Not further specified)
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Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) focusing on sound habituation showed evidence as an effective behavioral treatment for pulsatile tinnitus symptoms. Compared to standard care, TRT combined with cognitive behavioral therapy in a stepped-care tinnitus management program showed greater symptom improvements in areas such as tinnitus severity, impairment, health-related quality of life, negative emotional states, catastrophic thinking, and tinnitus-related fear. <br /><br />Limitations of this review include a lack of high-quality evidence. Additional research on treatment options for pulsatile tinnitus is needed.
Sound generating devices used in isolation showed a lack of effects on pulsatile tinnitus symptoms. Limitations of this review include a lack of high-quality evidence. Additional research on treatment options for pulsatile tinnitus is needed.
