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0 - ArchivalUser - 02-27-2007
pulsatile tinnitis conveys the meaning of pulsatile ringing in the ear.ringing in the ear itself is called tinnitis.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-27-2007
pulsatile tinnitus is different from ringing type of tinnitus.
i know ringing or roaring or hissing sound in the ear is tinnitus but pulsatile tinnitus is a different form where it is similar to listening to one's own heartbeat inthe ear & now dont think i'm speaking about palpitations because that is being aware of one's own heartbeat & not hearing it.this what i understand but dont know what is here?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-27-2007
hi,, the ans is its due to thiamine deficiency... there is increased end diastolic volume... pulsatile tinnitus, decreased diastolic b.p, all lead to the diagnosis of A.R like condition , which can be seen in all hyperdynamic circulation conditions, which include fever, thyrotoxicosis, thiamine deficieny...one more clue is hrer E.F maintained at 50%..if its a dilated cardiomypathy it wont be that much na....
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-27-2007
did you see this "An ECG shows no abnormalities except for left ventricular hypertrophy"?