(416) 340 - 3666 Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm (closed 12-1pm) - Friday: 8am-3pm
for Physicians
Our standard test battery for a dizzy patient includes:
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ENG/VNG
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cVEMP and oVEMP
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vHIT
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Hearing test
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ECOG, ABR, and/or Cortical can be added to test battery
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We do not accept patients without a physician's referral, preferably from a specialist. Our reports assume a working knowledge of each assessment so that the implications of the interpretations provided can be properly appreciated.
Please note: Our assessments do not include a consultation with Dr. Rutka.
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Please for a copy of our referral form.
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The referral forms can be faxed to us at: 416-340-3745.
our TESTS
Comprehensive vestibular assessment
Vestibular issues are complex and there is no single test that can be done to rule out vestibular dysfunction. Our standard vestibular test battery is a comprehensive work-up aimed at helping your referring physician to identify the source of the issue.
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What Is Included?
Our standard test battery includes the following tests:
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Videonystagmography (VNG) with water calorics
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This test assesses for inner ear and central balance function, abnormal eye movements and benign proxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
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Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs)
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This test assesses the inner ear organs that help with up-and-down and forward-and-backwards movements
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The two types of VEMP testing that we do is cervical VEMPs (cVEMPs) and ocular VEMPs (oVEMPs)
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Video Head Impulse Test (vHT)
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This test assesses how well the eye focuses when the head is moving.
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Hearing Assessment
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​A hearing assessment with us will include the following:
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Otoscopy
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Pure-Tone Audiometry
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Speech Testing
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Other procedures upon request (auditory evoked potentials)
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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)- Neurological Assessment
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This test assesses the integrity of the cochlea up to the lower brainstem. This is an objective test to determine neural transmission of an auditory stimuli.
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Electrocochelography (ECochG)
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​This test assesses the electrical potential generated from the cochlea and auditory nerve. This test can be used to determine endolympathic hydrops.
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Cortical Evoked Potentials
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This test is an objective hearing test that assesses the integrity of auditory system from the cochlea to the auditory cortex. This test allows us to estimate hearing thresholds.
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CONTACT
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Tel: (416) 340-3666
Fax: 416-340-3745
info@hearingandbalancecentre.ca
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7th Floor, Eaton North Wing - Room 209
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth St.
Toronto, ON. M5G 2C4
HOURS
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Monday: 8am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 3pm
*Note: We close for lunch from
12-1pm except for Fridays
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To get to us: Take any elevator within the hospital to the 7th floor. We are located near the Eaton Elevators. Once you reach the 7th floor, follow the signs to Hearing & Balance, room 209.
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