Improving Diagnostic Precision in Vertigo: Evidence for HST + HSTST
- Suzanne Douglas
- Aug 15
- 1 min read
This study (Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022) explores the clinical value of combining the Head-Shaking Test (HST) with the Head-Shaking Tilt Suppression Test (HSTST) to differentiate between central and peripheral vertigo…crucial for effective patient management. The study's results indicate that incorporating HST with HSTST can provide clinicians with a more reliable assessment tool.
For vestibular specialists, neurologists, and ENT professionals, integrating these tests into routine evaluations could improve diagnostic precision and patient outcomes.
Access the full study here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869422000428?via%3Dihub

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