Screening for Vertebral Artery Compromise in Patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness, affecting approximately 30% of individuals over 60, with prevalence approaching 50% after age 85 Left untreated, such vestibular disorders significantly increase the risk of falls, which are the leading cause of injury-related extended hospitalization stays among Canadian seniors.