Predictors of vertigo in the emergency department: The preved study

Acute vertigo (sense of motion) can be the sole manifestation of a posterior circulation stroke, and often gets missed in the emergency department (ED). The studies for evaluation of central vertigo have focused on physical exam findings, which require expertise and may not be suitable for rapid triage by a nurse in ED or by paramedics.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research