A systematic approach to the dizzy patient.
The balance system is a complex integrated assortment of diverse nervous structures that may be organized hierarchically and analyzed according to known interactions and properties of the nervous system. From such a systems approach a variety of symptoms and signs may be predicted and evaluated, and a new pathologic nosology of dizziness may be derived. From this knowledge a more useful diagnostic method may be applied, and more appropriate therapeutic strategies designed.
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
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D004244:Dizziness / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*