Vertigo and Dizziness (Oxford Neurology Library)

Vertigo and dizziness rate among the most frequently occurring presenting complaints in neurology and in general
medical practice. Since most patients do not have acute complaints at the time of examination, the clinician requires
keen judgment in making a diagnosis, as patients often report confusing, real, or hypothetical causes of their
problems. An improvement in the scientific understanding of vestibular physiology in recent years has led to the
development of new diagnostic tests and more effective therapies. However, many of these advances have been slow to be
adopted into routine clinical practice.
Part of the Oxford Neurology Library (ONL) series, Vertigo and Dizziness helps clinicians improve their management of
patients with these conditions. The text provides an overview of clinical vestibular physiology as well as of the
latest developments in bedside examination, diagnosis/differential diagnosis, and state-of-the-art therapy. Vertigo and
Dizziness serves as an essential clinical guide for neurologists, otorhinolaryngologists, and trainees in those
disciplines, and for general practitioners and medical students.