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Peripheral vestibulopathy (PVP) is linked to cognitive deficits in multiple domains, not just spatial navigation. This condition may increase the risk of developing cognitive impairment.

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  • Neurology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Peripheral vestibulopathy (PVP) is associated with cognitive deficits, including spatial navigation and nonspatial abilities.
  • Previous research indicates cognitive decline in individuals with PVP, necessitating further investigation into specific cognitive domains affected.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate cognitive deficits in patients with unilateral vestibulopathy (UVP) and bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP).
  • To utilize common screening tests for reliable detection of cognitive deficits in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study comparing UVP and BVP patients to healthy controls (HC).
  • Cognitive assessment using ADAS, MMSE, Trail Making Test A/B, Clock Drawing Task, EXIT25, DemTect, and JLO.
  • Videonystagmography confirmed PVP; symptom severity assessed via VSC and DHI; depression controlled using MADRS.

Main Results:

  • Patients with PVP exhibited impairments in ADAS, MMSE, DemTect, EXIT25, and JLO.
  • No significant cognitive differences were found between UVP and BVP groups.
  • PVP was associated with an increased relative risk of cognitive deficits, particularly for ADAS in BVP.

Conclusions:

  • PVP is linked to deficits across multiple cognitive domains, including nonspatial abilities.
  • Vestibulopathy may serve as a risk factor for cognitive impairment development.