SACSS Community Members Gain Valuable Insights on Pulsatile Tinnitus

Dr. Srikanth Boddu, director of Neurointerventional Radiology at New York-Presbyterian Queens, leads a presentation on the impact of Pulsatile Tinnitus with SACSS community members.

Have you ever heard of pulsatile tinnitus? Thanks to Dr. Srikanth Boddu, Director of Neurointerventional Radiology at New York-Presbyterian Queens, our community members learned about this rare symptom, which causes rhythmic sounds in the ears.

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Boddu to the SACSS Senior Center on Oct. 17th for an engaging discussion on the causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options for pulsatile tinnitus.

“There are different types of problems – either it’s affecting their sleep, they’re anxious, they’re not able to focus, or they’re going into social isolation,” Dr. Boddu said. “In our experience, the noise is a treatable condition with an immediate and permanent solution.”

Community members engage in Dr. Boddu’s presentation about Pulsatile Tinnitus.

According to Dr. Boddu, for patients with pulsatile tinnitus caused by venous sinus stenosis, which is the narrowing of veins in the brain, minimally invasive surgery can be performed. A stent can be inserted in the narrowed vein, restoring healthy blood flow and reducing or eliminating the pulsatile tinnitus.

He further explained that it is essential for individuals to seek medical advice for any concerning symptoms and the critical importance of identifying the underlying condition causing the pulsatile tinnitus.