Vertigo in the ED Case 1
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1. Question
A 54-year-old man presents to the ED complaining of episodes of severe dizziness.
A set of observations has been performed:
- Pulse 50 bpm
- BP 125/85 mmHg
- O2 sats 98%
A junior member of the team has seen the patient and thinks the patient has vertigo and nystagmus, but is unclear of the diagnosis.
Which of the following are specific features of true vertigo?
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2. Question
Which two immediate investigations would be most appropriate?
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Question 3 of 3
3. Question
Which of the following characteristics of nystagmus would favour a peripheral cause of vertigo?
Select one or more options.
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