The Epidemiology of Patients with Dizziness in an Emergency Department

• Published in: Hong Kong journal of emergency medicine Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 133 - 139
• Main Authors: Lam, JMY, Siu, WS, Lam, TS, Cheung, NK, Graham, CA, Rainer, TH
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.07.2006
• Subjects: Adult; dizziness; epidemiology; Hong Kong; vertigo; epidemiology; Adult; dizziness; Hong Kong; vertigo

Objectives The aims of this prospective study were (1) to describe the patterns of presentation, causes and disposition of patients with dizziness in an emergency department (ED) and (2) to identify the factors that predict central vestibular disorder. Methods All adult patients (≥18 years) attendin...