Dizziness in Primary Care

Dizziness is a prevalent symptom in the general population and is among the most common reasons patients present for medical evaluations. This article focuses on high yield information to support primary clinicians in the efficient and effective evaluation and management of dizziness. Key points are...

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Published in:	Primary care Vol. 51; no. 2; pp. 195 - 209
Main Author:	Kerber, Kevin A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-06-2024
Subjects:	Canalith repositioning maneuver Dizziness Dizziness - diagnosis Dizziness - therapy Humans Primary Health Care Vertigo Vestibular Vestibular Diseases - diagnosis Vestibular Diseases - therapy Dizziness Canalith repositioning maneuver Vertigo Vestibular
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Summary:	Dizziness is a prevalent symptom in the general population and is among the most common reasons patients present for medical evaluations. This article focuses on high yield information to support primary clinicians in the efficient and effective evaluation and management of dizziness. Key points are as follows: do not anchor on the type of dizziness symptom, do use symptom timing and prior medical history to inform diagnostics probabilities, do evaluate for hallmark examination findings of vestibular disorders, and seek out opportunities to deliver evidence-based interventions particularly the canalith repositioning maneuver and gaze stabilization exercises.
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ISSN:	0095-4543 1558-299X 1558-299X
DOI:	10.1016/j.pop.2023.12.001