General
a symptom, only evident to the person experiencing it
What is dizziness?
a sign or symptom, evident to person experiencing it or visible to observers
What is unsteadiness?
a time of seconds to hours to maximal symptoms
What is acute onset?
most common type of dizziness
What is orthostatic?
uses patient’s report of timing and triggers, signs, and specific tests to categorize dizziness
What is evidence-based approach?
a patient's description of symptoms to categorize dizziness
What is traditional approach?
dizziness lasting less than 3 months
What is short duration?
least common type of dizziness
What is vestibular neuritis?
an oculomotor sign
What is nystagmus?
absent when head is stationary, always occurs immediately following a specific movement
What is triggered dizziness?
is gradual, worsening over weeks to years
What is chronic onset?
the most common cause of persistent dizziness in 65-95 yr olds
What is cardiovascular disease?
indication- dizzy/unsteady only when arising from supine or sitting
What is orthostatic hypotension screening?
indication- triggered episodic dizziness/unsteadiness
What is Dix/Hallpike and supine roll to side?
dizziness lasting 3 months or longer
What is chronic duration?
the least common cause of persistent dizziness in 65-95 yr olds
What is metabolic/endocrine?
TTOPO approach
What is timing, triggers, oculomotor signs, provocative tests, and other targeted tests
first step to diagnosis
What is determining acute onset or chronic duration?
symptoms are always present
What is continuous dizziness?
percent of cases where cause of persistent dizziness in 65-95 yr olds is unknown
What is 8%?