Unraveling Pulsatile Tinnitus in Fmd: A Report of the United States Registry for Fibromuscular Dysplasia

First International Consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia

“…101 As discussed above, pulsatile tinnitus has recently been recognized as a common manifestation of cerebrovascular FMD, reported as a presenting symptom in 32% of all patients in the US Registry. 102 Patients may respond to reassurance and education, but other approaches including sound or cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful for some patients with more severe symptoms, though experience is limited for management of pulsatile (compared to non-pulsatile) tinnitus. [103][104][105] Consultation with audiology and otolaryngology may be helpful to evaluate hearing and to assess for other causes of pulsatile tinnitus beyond FMD.…”

Recent Developments in the Understanding and Management of Fibromuscular Dysplasia

“…2 Pulsatile tinnitus (a pulsatile swooshing noise in the ear) has recently been recognized as a highly prevalent manifestation of this disease, reported as a presenting symptom of 32% of patients in the US Registry. 5 Pulsatile tinnitus is associated with cerebrovascular involvement, cervical artery dissection, and multivessel FMD. 5 For many patients, this is a highly annoying symptom that can impair quality of life and contribute to the morbidity of this disease.…”

“…5 Pulsatile tinnitus is associated with cerebrovascular involvement, cervical artery dissection, and multivessel FMD. 5 For many patients, this is a highly annoying symptom that can impair quality of life and contribute to the morbidity of this disease.…”