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Review
. 2019 Nov;37(4):695-706.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2019.06.003. Epub 2019 Aug 20.

Vestibular Migraine

Thomas Lempert  1 , Michael von Brevern  2
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Review

Vestibular Migraine

Thomas Lempert et al. Neurol Clin. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

The term vestibular migraine designates recurrent vertigo that is caused by migraine. Vestibular migraine presents with episodes of spontaneous or positional vertigo lasting seconds to days that are accompanied by migraine symptoms. Because headache is often absent during acute attacks, other migraine features have to be identified by thorough history taking. In contrast, vestibular testing serves mainly for the exclusion of other diagnoses. Treatment still lacks solid evidence. It is targeted at the underlying migraine and comprises explanation and reassurance, lifestyle modifications, and drugs.

Keywords: Dizziness; Migraine; Vertigo; Vestibular; Vestibular migraine.

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