Problem based review: The patient with dizziness on the AMU

Kennedy, Adrian; Cooper, Nicola

Abstract

Unsteadiness, balance disturbance, and ‘dizziness’ are common presenting complaints on the Acute Medical Unit. This article outlines key components in the evaluation of these problems and describes the most common clinical patterns of dizziness. A case history is used to highlight some key learning points.

Citation

Kennedy, A., & Cooper, N. (2016). Problem based review: The patient with dizziness on the AMU. Acute Medicine, 11(4), 240-245. https://doi.org/10.52964/AMJA.0585

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Mar 14, 2016
• Publication Date: Mar 14, 2016
• Deposit Date: Dec 15, 2024
• Journal: Acute Medicine
• Electronic ISSN: 1747-4892
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 240-245
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.52964/AMJA.0585
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/43088225
• Publisher URL: https://acutemedjournal.co.uk/problem-based-review-the-patient-with-dizziness-on-the-amu/#article-text