Table 3.

Final diagnostic protocol for evaluating dizziness in elderly patients in general practice

I. Patient History

Present dizzy symptoms

Medication

Alcohol intake

Medical history

II. Physical Examination

Cardiovascular System

Pulse measurement

Blood pressure

Orthostatic hypotension test

Auscultation of the heart

Locomotor System

Orthopaedic screening of lower extremities

Tandem gait

Neurological System

Tendon reflexes

Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test

Vestibular System

Otoscopy

Dix-Hallpike maneuver

Remaining Tests

Visual acuity

III. Additional Tests

Cardiovascular System

Electrocardiogram

ECG-monitoring

Laboratory Tests

Haemoglobin

Non-fasting blood glucose

Psychiatric Testing

Patient Health Questionnaire

Vestibular System

Audiometry