Update on Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (original) (raw)

2011, American Journal of Ophthalmology

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This paper provides a comprehensive update on idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), detailing recent advancements in its understanding, diagnosis, and treatment options. It discusses the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and the clinical significance of IIH, along with the implications for future research.

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Emergency department utilization among individuals with idiopathic intracranial hypertension

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 2019

Purpose --Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) can be a debilitating disorder that is difficult to identify and treat. Failure to adequately manage IIH symptoms may force patients to present at emergency departments (EDs) seeking symptom relief. The purpose of this paper is to empirically characterize ED use by previously diagnosed IIH patients. Design/methodology/approach --Patients diagnosed with IIH, and who registered with the Intracranial Hypertension Registry by 2014, were solicited for study inclusion. A survey was designed to elicit ED use during the period 2010-2012. Information on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, IIH signs and symptoms, time since diagnosis, perspectives of ED use and quality of life was collected. Quality of life was assessed using an adaptation of the Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and nonparametric hypothesis tests.

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