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Friday, May 10, 2024

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome Remarks
Dr. Darren Tse
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient
Dr. Eunice Kwa By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a complete history of a patient with dizziness Describe the components of a thorough clinical examination of a patient with dizziness Identify red-flag symptoms for serious causes of dizziness
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Acute Vestibular Syndrome & HINTS
Dr. Peter Johns By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify a patient with acute vestibular syndrome (AVS)Describe symptoms and clinical findings of patients with AVS caused by central and peripheral vestibular causes Differentiate between central and peripheral vestibular cause of AVS using HINTS
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo & Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Dr. Anand Bery By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the symptoms of posterior semicircular canal BPPV Diagnose posterior semicircular canal BPPV using the Dix Hallpike test Describe the use of various particle repositioning maneuvers to treat posterior semicircular canal BPPV
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Refreshment Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Workshop 1: Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Led by: Dr. Johns, Dr. Bery, Dr. Lelli & Dr. Quimby By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Perform the Dix Hallpike test correctly Perform the Epley Maneuver correctly Describe alternative maneuvers for treating posterior semicircular canal BPPV
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop 2: Head Impulse Test
Led by: Dr. Tse, Dr. Kwa, & Dr. Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a bedside head impulse test Perform a bedside head impulse test Describe the findings of an abnormal head impulse test
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Vestibular Migraine & Ménière's
Dr. Darren Tse By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Compare and contrast the epidemiology and pathophysiology of vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Describe strategies to distinguish between vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Develop a treatment approach for patients presenting with vestibular migraine
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Chronic Dizziness & Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
Dr. Maggie Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe a differential diagnosis for chronic dizziness Describe the symptoms and signs of a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness Develop a management plan for a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Networking and Nutrition Break
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session 1
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Complex BPPV & Central Positional Dizziness
Dr. Daniel Lelli By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Compare the clinical presentation of more complex BPPV types to posterior SCC BPPV Describe diagnostic tests and treatment maneuvers for lateral and superior SCC BPPV Describe red-flag symptoms and signs for central positional nystagmus syndromes
Dizziness & Balance Dysfunction in the Elderly
Dr. Alexandra Quimby By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the multifactorial nature of dizziness and balance dysfunction in the elderly Recognize common central and peripheral vestibular impairments which may affect the elderly Recognize non-vestibular contributors to imbalance in older adults Perform a comprehensive assessment of balance function in elderly patients
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Ask The Experts - Bring Your Cases and Questions
Led by faculty Moderated by Dr. Quimby 1. Learn a practical approach to common presentations of dizziness 2. To bring your own challenging cases of patients with dizziness for discussion with the panel
4:30 PM - 4:35 PM
Closing Remarks
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome Remarks
Dr. Darren Tse
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient
Dr. Eunice Kwa By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a complete history of a patient with dizziness Describe the components of a thorough clinical examination of a patient with dizziness Identify red-flag symptoms for serious causes of dizziness
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Acute Vestibular Syndrome & HINTS
Dr. Peter Johns By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify a patient with acute vestibular syndrome (AVS)Describe symptoms and clinical findings of patients with AVS caused by central and peripheral vestibular causes Differentiate between central and peripheral vestibular cause of AVS using HINTS
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo & Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Dr. Anand Bery By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the symptoms of posterior semicircular canal BPPV Diagnose posterior semicircular canal BPPV using the Dix Hallpike test Describe the use of various particle repositioning maneuvers to treat posterior semicircular canal BPPV
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Refreshment Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Workshop 1: Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Led by: Dr. Johns, Dr. Bery, Dr. Lelli & Dr. Quimby By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Perform the Dix Hallpike test correctly Perform the Epley Maneuver correctly Describe alternative maneuvers for treating posterior semicircular canal BPPV
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop 2: Head Impulse Test
Led by: Dr. Tse, Dr. Kwa, & Dr. Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a bedside head impulse test Perform a bedside head impulse test Describe the findings of an abnormal head impulse test
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Vestibular Migraine & Ménière's
Dr. Darren Tse By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Compare and contrast the epidemiology and pathophysiology of vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Describe strategies to distinguish between vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Develop a treatment approach for patients presenting with vestibular migraine
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Chronic Dizziness & Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
Dr. Maggie Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe a differential diagnosis for chronic dizziness Describe the symptoms and signs of a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness Develop a management plan for a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Networking and Nutrition Break
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session 1
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Complex BPPV & Central Positional Dizziness
Dr. Daniel Lelli By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Compare the clinical presentation of more complex BPPV types to posterior SCC BPPV Describe diagnostic tests and treatment maneuvers for lateral and superior SCC BPPV Describe red-flag symptoms and signs for central positional nystagmus syndromes
Dizziness & Balance Dysfunction in the Elderly
Dr. Alexandra Quimby By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the multifactorial nature of dizziness and balance dysfunction in the elderly Recognize common central and peripheral vestibular impairments which may affect the elderly Recognize non-vestibular contributors to imbalance in older adults Perform a comprehensive assessment of balance function in elderly patients
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Ask The Experts - Bring Your Cases and Questions
Led by faculty Moderated by Dr. Quimby 1. Learn a practical approach to common presentations of dizziness 2. To bring your own challenging cases of patients with dizziness for discussion with the panel
4:30 PM - 4:35 PM
Closing Remarks

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome Remarks
Dr. Darren Tse
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient
Dr. Eunice Kwa By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a complete history of a patient with dizziness Describe the components of a thorough clinical examination of a patient with dizziness Identify red-flag symptoms for serious causes of dizziness
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Acute Vestibular Syndrome & HINTS
Dr. Peter Johns By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify a patient with acute vestibular syndrome (AVS)Describe symptoms and clinical findings of patients with AVS caused by central and peripheral vestibular causes Differentiate between central and peripheral vestibular cause of AVS using HINTS
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo & Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Dr. Anand Bery By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the symptoms of posterior semicircular canal BPPV Diagnose posterior semicircular canal BPPV using the Dix Hallpike test Describe the use of various particle repositioning maneuvers to treat posterior semicircular canal BPPV
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Refreshment Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Workshop 1: Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Led by: Dr. Johns, Dr. Bery, Dr. Lelli & Dr. Quimby By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Perform the Dix Hallpike test correctly Perform the Epley Maneuver correctly Describe alternative maneuvers for treating posterior semicircular canal BPPV
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop 2: Head Impulse Test
Led by: Dr. Tse, Dr. Kwa, & Dr. Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a bedside head impulse test Perform a bedside head impulse test Describe the findings of an abnormal head impulse test
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Vestibular Migraine & Ménière's
Dr. Darren Tse By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Compare and contrast the epidemiology and pathophysiology of vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Describe strategies to distinguish between vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Develop a treatment approach for patients presenting with vestibular migraine
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Chronic Dizziness & Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
Dr. Maggie Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe a differential diagnosis for chronic dizziness Describe the symptoms and signs of a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness Develop a management plan for a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Networking and Nutrition Break
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session 1
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Complex BPPV & Central Positional Dizziness
Dr. Daniel Lelli By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Compare the clinical presentation of more complex BPPV types to posterior SCC BPPV Describe diagnostic tests and treatment maneuvers for lateral and superior SCC BPPV Describe red-flag symptoms and signs for central positional nystagmus syndromes
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Ask The Experts - Bring Your Cases and Questions
Led by faculty Moderated by Dr. Quimby 1. Learn a practical approach to common presentations of dizziness 2. To bring your own challenging cases of patients with dizziness for discussion with the panel
4:30 PM - 4:35 PM
Closing Remarks

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome Remarks
Dr. Darren Tse
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Clinical Assessment of the Dizzy Patient
Dr. Eunice Kwa By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a complete history of a patient with dizziness Describe the components of a thorough clinical examination of a patient with dizziness Identify red-flag symptoms for serious causes of dizziness
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Acute Vestibular Syndrome & HINTS
Dr. Peter Johns By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify a patient with acute vestibular syndrome (AVS)Describe symptoms and clinical findings of patients with AVS caused by central and peripheral vestibular causes Differentiate between central and peripheral vestibular cause of AVS using HINTS
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo & Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Dr. Anand Bery By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the symptoms of posterior semicircular canal BPPV Diagnose posterior semicircular canal BPPV using the Dix Hallpike test Describe the use of various particle repositioning maneuvers to treat posterior semicircular canal BPPV
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Refreshment Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Workshop 1: Dix Hallpike/ Particle Repositioning Maneuvers
Led by: Dr. Johns, Dr. Bery, Dr. Lelli & Dr. Quimby By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Perform the Dix Hallpike test correctly Perform the Epley Maneuver correctly Describe alternative maneuvers for treating posterior semicircular canal BPPV
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop 2: Head Impulse Test
Led by: Dr. Tse, Dr. Kwa, & Dr. Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the components of a bedside head impulse test Perform a bedside head impulse test Describe the findings of an abnormal head impulse test
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Vestibular Migraine & Ménière's
Dr. Darren Tse By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Compare and contrast the epidemiology and pathophysiology of vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Describe strategies to distinguish between vestibular migraine and Meniere’s syndrome Develop a treatment approach for patients presenting with vestibular migraine
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Chronic Dizziness & Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
Dr. Maggie Aron By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe a differential diagnosis for chronic dizziness Describe the symptoms and signs of a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness Develop a management plan for a patient with persistent postural perceptual dizziness
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Networking and Nutrition Break
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Session 1
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Dizziness & Balance Dysfunction in the Elderly
Dr. Alexandra Quimby By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Describe the multifactorial nature of dizziness and balance dysfunction in the elderly Recognize common central and peripheral vestibular impairments which may affect the elderly Recognize non-vestibular contributors to imbalance in older adults Perform a comprehensive assessment of balance function in elderly patients
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Ask The Experts - Bring Your Cases and Questions
Led by faculty Moderated by Dr. Quimby 1. Learn a practical approach to common presentations of dizziness 2. To bring your own challenging cases of patients with dizziness for discussion with the panel
4:30 PM - 4:35 PM
Closing Remarks


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