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Semin Neurol 2021; 41(06): 771-780
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726369
Review Article

The Outpatient Approach to Dizziness

Anthony J. Brune
1   Department of Neuro-ophthalmology and Vestibular Neurology, Institute for Neuroscience Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, Michigan
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Eric R. Eggenberger
2   Department of Ophthalmology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
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Abstract

The evaluation of the dizzy patient is complicated by many common pitfalls. The patient's description of symptoms and the standard neurologic examination are often nonspecific or unrevealing, and neuroimaging is most often normal. Over the past several years, research has demonstrated that a refocusing of history taking results in more reliable and diagnostically helpful information. This can guide a targeted expansion of the exam, often with an emphasis on eye movements.

Keywords

vertigo - vestibular - dizziness


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Article published online:
26 November 2021

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