Dizziness and Vertigo

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Learning Objectives
Identify models used to describe vertigo and dizziness.
Outline anatomy and physiology of structures involved in vestibular disorders.
List peripheral etiologies of vertigo.
Describe the clinical presentations of central etiologies of vertigo.
Discuss the causes and underlying pathophysiology of other dizziness/vertigo etiologies (trauma).
Devise a best practice, cost-effective diagnostic workup for patients presenting with dizziness/or vertigo,
Apply diagnostic reasoning and appropriate clinical evaluation and management strategies to the differential diagnosis of dizziness and vertigo.
Compare and contrast phamacotherapy agents that may be used to manage vertigo and dizziness.
Analyze the role of vestibular rehabilitation in the clinical management of dizziness/vertigo.
Describe other approaches to the management of specific dizziness etiologies.