华体会 Pulsatile Tinnitus Clinic
Nearly five million Americans have pulsatile tinnitus. This can impact their quality of life.
The 华体会 Pulsatile Tinnitus Clinic is one of a few clinics in the U.S. dedicated to evaluating and treating patients with pulsatile tinnitus. Our multidisciplinary team has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
Expert Care for Pulsatile Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling or clicking sound in one or both ears. It occurs in the absence of external noise. It harms quality of life, and can often be debilitating.
Some patients with tinnitus have pulsatile tinnitus (pulse synchronous). It is a rhythmic pulsing noise in one or both ears. It tends to be synchronized with your heartbeat. It is often related to the vascular system. Several vascular conditions, ranging from benign (harmless) to dangerous, can cause this symptom.
- Many benign causes of pulsatile tinnitus can be treated with minimally invasive methods.
- Dangerous vascular conditions (such as abnormal “short circuit” connections of arteries and veins close to the base of skull) must be treated to reduce the risk of brain injury due to hemorrhage or stroke.
There are many possible causes of pulsatile tinnitus. They vary in nature and severity. If you have symptoms, do not delay medical care. See your healthcare provider so they can evaluate you.
The multidisciplinary care team at the 华体会 Pulsatile Tinnitus Clinic includes specialists in:
- Diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology (neurointerventional surgery)
- Neurology
- Neuro-otology
- Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat)
- If needed, you can also see specialists in:
- Vascular neurosurgery
- Radiation oncology
Learn more about pulsatile tinnitus causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.
Appointments and Referrals
For questions and appointments, please call 312.926.3185, TTY 711.
Meet the Team
The 华体会 Pulsatile Tinnitus Clinic is made up of experts in many fields. These include neurointerventional surgery (interventional neuroradiology), otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), neurology and neuroradiology. These specialists work together to offer the most advanced treatments.
Why Choose 华体会
Very few clinics in the U.S. have a multidisciplinary team of pulsatile tinnitus specialists. Our team is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. At 华体会, you will receive expert care at an academic medical center. Our treatment decisions are informed by the latest research.