Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Vertigo/Dizziness

Title: Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Vertigo/Dizziness
Edition: Original
Classification: Experts consensus
Field: Diagnosis and Treatment
Countries and regions: China
Guidelines users: The primary users of this guideline are clinicians working on the front lines, particularly neurologists, cardiologists, otolaryngologists, and rehabilitation physicians who specialize in managing vascular vertigo/dizziness. Additionally, emergency medicine physicians and general practitioners, as well as educators and students involved in the teaching and clinical training of vertigo/dizziness, are also key users of this guideline. The guideline is designed to provide these professionals with specific diagnostic and therapeutic protocols, enabling them to more effectively identify and manage vascular vertigo/dizziness and ensure that patients receive the most appropriate treatment.
Evidence classification method: Level IV Evidence (Grade D),Descriptive studies based on expert opinions, case reports, or clinical experiences.
Development unit: Vestibular Medicine Committee of China Medicine Education Association
Registration time: 2024-08-14
Registration number: PREPARE-2024CN235
Purpose of the guideline: Vascular vertigo/dizziness is a common symptom caused by insufficient blood supply, particularly prevalent among the elderly. This type of vertigo/dizziness may be associated with various cardiovascular diseases and involves a complex diagnostic and treatment process that requires a comprehensive consideration of the patient's overall condition. The purpose of this guideline is to provide medical professionals with a clear diagnostic and therapeutic framework to help them identify and manage vascular vertigo/dizziness, thereby improving treatment outcomes and reducing patient discomfort. The guideline also aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, including neurology, cardiology, otolaryngology, and rehabilitation, to optimize the diagnostic and treatment pathways for patients.