Practical Management of the Dizzy Patient, 2nd Edition has been redesigned and updated in 2008 an ideal reference for practitioners and students alike who find themselves overwhelmed by the topic of dizziness and balance. While maintaining the format of the first edition, this text and the included web site tutorials take the reader through a logical progression of the evaluation of the dizzy patient, including relevant anatomy and physiology, history taking and a concise reproducible examination. The logical use of vestibular function tests, radiologic imaging and serologic tests is outlined in a manner conducive to cost-effective utilization. Major disease categories are discussed and state-of-the-art medical, surgical and rehabilitative treatment strategies are demonstrated. Finally, the web site features examples of the examination and includes examples of various peripheral and central eye movement abnormalities and surgical clips and will be update from time to time as a “living text”.
Anyone who wishes to simplify their thinking on this difficult topic will find the Practical Management of the Dizzy Patient, 2nd Edition book and web site extremely valuable and will find their experience with these most challenging patients are the more rewarding.
