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Acute Vertigo
Be the one who sees clearly
Course Overview
This module helps healthcare professionals approach one of the most challenging and common emergency complaints: vertigo. It explains the difference between true vertigo and general dizziness, and highlights why accurate assessment is essential.
The module explores central and peripheral causes, warning signs, focused history-taking, and step-by-step clinical examination approaches to support safe decision-making.
You will also learn how to differentiate central from peripheral vertigo through bedside assessment, imaging considerations, and appropriate investigation strategies.
Learning Outcomes
- Define vertigo and differentiate it from dizziness.
- Recognize central and peripheral causes.
- Identify important clinical red flags.
- Perform neurological and clinical assessments.
- Understand imaging and investigation approaches.
Who Should Attend?
- Neurology and internal medicine trainees.
- Emergency physicians and residents.
- General physicians working in acute care.
Why Enroll?
This module provides a structured approach to evaluating dizzy patients and making confident clinical decisions.
Speaker
Dr. Ahmed Dahshan
Consultant Neurosurgeon
School of Medicine, Cairo University
El-Kasr El-Ainy
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Curriculum Overview
This course includes 1 modules, 1 lessons, and 0:15 hours of materials.
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