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Common Causes of Vertigo in Primary Care: Part 3

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Show Notes

Clinicians should be prepared to identify vestibular migraine, the rare Ménière disease, and persistent postural perceptual dizziness, a functional disorder. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0 Kevin J. Fernando, MBChB, Portfolio GP, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom

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