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Resource Utilization And Radiation Exposure in Shunted Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: An Institutional Experience

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In this video, Tyler Cho, a medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, presents a study on the resource utilization and radiation exposure in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). IIH is a condition characterized by elevated intracranial pressure without an identifiable cause. The study examined 100 patients with IIH and found that they utilized healthcare resources at a high rate, particularly in the emergency department. These patients underwent frequent imaging studies and were exposed to considerable levels of ionizing radiation. The diagnostic usefulness of imaging studies was questioned as actionable findings were observed in less than 10% of cases. The study also explored potential racial disparities in patients with IIH. Further research is needed to address these disparities.

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Tyler Cho

Keywords

idiopathic intracranial hypertension

resource utilization

radiation exposure

emergency department

racial disparities