J Vestib Res. 2025 Jan 08. 9574271251313803
Diego Kaski,
Alexander A Tarnutzer,
Yuri Agrawal,
John Carey,
Yoon-Hee Cha,
Scott Dz Eggers,
Joseph Furman,
Hyun Ah Kim,
Ji-Soo Kim,
Thomas Lempert,
Jose A López-Escámez,
Mans Magnusson,
David E Newman-Toker,
Barry M Seemungal,
Jeffrey P Staab,
Michael Strupp,
Raymond van de Berg,
Michael von Brevern,
Bryan K Ward,
Alexandre Bisdorff.
In 2007, the Bárány Society embarked on a project to establish definitions of vestibular syndromes and disorders based on best available evidence, referred to as the International Classification of Vestibular Disorders (ICVD). Since then, numerous publications providing consensus-driven diagnostic criteria for vestibular symptoms, syndromes, and disorders have been published. Here, we reflect on the rationale for developing the ICVD as well as its subsequent achievements, challenges, and outlook. In this summary of the work of the ICVD to date, the authors will focus on practical aspects to help improve the utility and applicability of these diagnostic criteria moving forward.
Keywords: Bárány Society; International Classification of Vestibular Disorders; dizziness; unsteadiness; vertigo