Update on the Evaluation and Management of Pulsatile Tinnitus

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: 104BC

Moderator(s)

Soha N. Ghossaini, MD

Otology- Neurotology
ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP
Astoria, NY, United States

Panelist(s)

SA

Syed F. Ahsan, MD

Volunteer Clinical Associate Professor UC Irvine
Kaiser Permanente Orange County, California
Irvine, California, United States
Alexander G. Bien, MD, FACS

Associate Professor
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Cameron C. Wick, MD

Associate Professor
Washington University
Saint Louis, MO, United States

Disclosure(s):

Soha N. Ghossaini, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.

Syed F. Ahsan, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Patients with pulsatile tinnitus could present a diagnostic challenge to the treating physician. Pulsatile tinnitus could be the first presenting
complaint in patients with dural arteriovenous fistula or other serious conditions. Recent advances in non-invasive radiological technology
revolutionized the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with pulsatile tinnitus. The purpose of this presentation is to define and
review potential etiologies in patients with pulsatile tinnitus and to present an update on the radiological work up and treatment modalities
available.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Differentiate between venous and arterial causes of pulsatile tinnitus.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Identify the role of different radiological modalities in the diagnosis of patients with pulsatile tinnitus.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Identify available treatment options of patients with pulsatile tinnitus.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: As Otologists at tertiary care centers we recognize the lack of adequate knowledge of many referring physicians about the significance of
adequate work up of patients with pulsatile tinnitus which prompted this submission.