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