Patients living with: BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)

Data highlights from the Invitae Patient Insights Network

Who are we?

Who Are We?

Patients: 254 Ages: 7 to >60

Male
21% Male
Female
78% Female

Impact on our lives

iImpact On Our Lives

Frequent doctor visits

39% 2 - 6 times a year
18% Less than once a year

Major episodes of care

been to the ER
64% been to the ER
been admitted to hospital
32% been admitted to hospital
had surgery
4% had surgery

A combination of treatments

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Prescription medication 27% None 23% Over-the-counter supplements, vitamins, herbs, remedies 21%

Getting diagnosed

Getting diagnosed

Initial symptoms

Initial Symptoms
  • Dizziness
  • Changes in senses
  • Fatigue

Average age at diagnosis

Average Age at Diagnosis
47 Year(s) old
5 >60
Youngest AGE RANGE Oldest

Extensive testing

  • Physical examinationPhysical examination
  • MRIMRI
  • CT scanCT scan
  • OtherOther
  • Medical historyMedical history

Different types of tests

Different Types of Tests
17

Diagnosing specialty

  • Ears, Nose, Throat Surgeon
  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine

Patients everywhere are eager to help find better treatments

Better Treatments

82% want to be contacted about trials

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