From: Assessment of dizziness among older patients at a family practice clinic: a chart audit study
 |  | Yes | No | Not Documented |
---|---|---|---|---|
General (n = 50) | Postural BP changes | 6% | 44% | 50% |
 | Associated Depression | 6% | 8% | 86% |
 | Associated Anxiety | 14% | 0% | 86% |
 | Falls | 6% | 30% | 64% |
 | Syncope | 2% | 36% | 62% |
Vertigo (n = 13) | Episode Duration | 38% | N/A | 62% |
 | Relationship to Head Turning | 38% | 8% | 54% |
 | Tinnitus | 23% | 54% | 23% |
 | Hearing Loss | 0% | 0% | 100% |
 | Ear Examination | 39% (Normal:31%) (Abnormal:8%) | N/A | 61% |
 | Neurological Exam | 92% | N/A | 8% |
 | Spontaneous Nystagmus | 46% (Normal 38%) (Abnormal 8%) | N/A | 54% |
 | Hallpike Manoevre | 39% (Normal 8%) (Abnormal 31%) | N/A | 61% |
Lightheadedness (n = 20) | Relationship to Postural change | 55% | 15% | 30% |
 | Chest Pain | 5% | 60% | 35% |
 | Palpitation | 5% | 55% | 40% |
 | Syncope | 5% | 50% | 45% |
 | Orthostatic drop in BP | 10% | 55% | 35% |
 | Orthostatic rise in pulse | 0% | 15% | 85% |
Disequilibrium (n = 19) | Falls | 11% | 32% | 57% |
 | Gait examination | 58% (Normal: 26%) (Abnormal:32%) | N/A | 42% |
 | Neurological exam | 68% | N/A | 32% |
 | Romberg's sign | 42% (Normal: 37%) (Abnormal: 5%) | N/A | 58% |
 | Cerebellar signs | 47% (Normal: 42%) (Abnormal: 5%) | N/A | 53% |
 | Visual acuity exam | 10% (Normal: 5%) (Abnormal: 5%) | N/A | 90% |
Others (n = 12) | Depression | 0% | 25% | 75% |
 | Anxiety | 25% | 0% | 75% |