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Vertigo diagnostic study of choice
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is no established criteria for diagnosis of vertigo. It is a clinical diagnosis based on detailed history taking, focal examination of HEENT and central nervous system, followed by neuroimaging if indicated.
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of vertigo.
Sequence of Diagnostic Studies
- A detailed history with an evaluation of associated signs and symptoms.[1]
- A focal HEENT, neurological and cardiovascular examination
- Neuroimaging preferable an MRI if new onset headache, neurological signs and symptoms, normal head impulse test and acute deafness.[2]
Name of Diagnostic Criteria
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of vertigo.
References
References
- ↑ Walther LE (2017). “Current diagnostic procedures for diagnosing vertigo and dizziness”. GMS Curr Top Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 16: Doc02. doi:10.3205/cto000141. PMC 5738933. PMID 29279722.
- ↑ Seemungal BM, Bronstein AM (2008). “A practical approach to acute vertigo”. Pract Neurol. 8 (4): 211–21. doi:10.1136/jnnp.2008.154799. PMID 18644907.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]