Table 2. Clinical procedures for distinguishing between arterial and venous tinnitus.
| Venous | Arterial | |
|---|---|---|
| Strong arterial compression of the carotid artery | No effect | Resolution or decrease |
| Slight venous compression (ipsilateral) | Resolution or decrease | No effect |
| Slight venous compression (contralateral) | Increase | Usually no effect, rarely decrease |
| Valsalva maneuver | Decrease | No effect |
| Müller maneuver | Increase | No effect |
| Rotation of head towards side of tinnitus | Decrease | No effect |
| Rotation of head towards opposing side | Increase | No effect |