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Review
. 2010 Sep 21;182(13):E621-31.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.080910. Epub 2010 Jul 19.

Tests used to evaluate dizziness in primary care

Jacquelien Dros, Otto R Maarsingh, Henriëtte E van der Horst, Patrick J Bindels, Gerben Ter Riet, Henk C van Weert
Review

Tests used to evaluate dizziness in primary care

Jacquelien Dros et al. CMAJ. .
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Figure 1
Flow chart of the study selection process.
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Figure 2
Sensitivity and specificity of the head-shaking nystagmus test for diagnosing unilateral vestibular dysfunction.
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Figure 3
Sensitivity and specificity of the head impulse test for diagnosing unilateral vestibular dysfunction.
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