More than just noise: Association of pulsatile tinnitus with anxiety, depression, and reduction of quality of life.

Matthew AmansRaghav R MattayNancy K HillsEric SmithDavid McCoyKazim H NarsinhKarl Meisel

Published in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2023)

The prevalence of moderate to severe depression and anxiety in the PT population, which was previously unknown, is estimated in our study to be 46% and 37%, respectively. Significant association of TFI score with increased depression and anxiety scales adds further evidence of the impact of PT on the psychological health of these patients.

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