White matter matters in chronic vestibular syndrome: Implications for prevention.

Abstract in brief

• The study found that patients with chronic vestibular syndrome (CVS) are more likely to have white matter hyperintensities (WMH) in the brain, which are linked to small vessel disease (SVD), and are also associated with cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, nicotine use, and family history of cardiovascular issues.
• Patients with CVS showed a significant correlation with these cardiovascular risk factors and WMH, suggesting that vascular health plays a key role in the development of chronic vestibular problems.
• The research highlights the importance of considering cardiovascular health, small vessel disease, and related conditions like polyneuropathy in preventing, diagnosing, and treating chronic vestibular syndromes.]