Dizziness in the emergency department: Why it isn’t always the inner ear or a stroke
For healthcare professionals: Patients who present to the emergency department with new-onset vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness are usually evaluated using the classic „stroke vs. acute unilateral vestibulopathy (AUVP)“ algorithm. However, a recent review by Lee et al. shows that up to 50 % of these acute cases have a completely different, often medical or non-ischemic cause. 🔗 Lee SU, Edlow JA, […]
