#505 Demystifying Dizziness with Dr. David Hale

Update: 2025-11-17

Description

Dizziness can be a daunting presenting symptom. Demystify dizziness with us by breaking it down by timing and triggers, various pertinent physical maneuvers, and even an approach to chronic dizziness. We are joined by our esteemed guest Dr. David Hale (Johns Hopkins)!

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Show Segments

Intro

Case 1

Defining dizziness and vertigo

Timing and triggers

Episodic dizziness/vertigo

Dix-hallpike and Epley maneuver

Case 2

Acute vestibular syndrome and the HINTS+ exam

Case 3

Chronic dizziness

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness

Takeaways and outro

Credits

Writer, Producer, Shows Notes, Infographic/Cover Art: Edison Jyang, MD

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: David Hale, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Hale reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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