A Hands-On Workshop for PCPs: Approach to the Dizzy Patient Neurologic Exam

Overview

Dizziness is one of the most common complaints for patients presenting to their physician. It is important to understand the different etiologies of dizziness and recognize when something more serious, such as an intracranial pathology is present, versus a more benign peripheral cause. This course will include a hands-on demonstration of aspects of the neurological examination to help distinguish between the two.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize central vs peripheral etiologies of vertigo via history and clinical examination
• Understand how HINTS testing can be used to distinguish central vs peripheral vertigo