The Vertigo 360 system, created by Family Medicine resident Marta Fernández, draws inspiration from conversational models like ChatGPT to offer crucial clinical support. Its objective is to structure medical reasoning in real-time, facilitating rapid decision-making for a symptom as complex as vertigo.
The tool allows professionals to input basic patient data, such as age, symptoms, and medical history. Within seconds, the system provides a structured differential diagnosis, suggests diagnostic maneuvers, and guides initial treatment. This capability is vital for distinguishing between a mild disorder and a serious pathology, such as a stroke, which requires immediate action.
“"Vertigo is so non-specific that even for specialists it can be difficult to classify. That's why we developed a tool to help structure clinical reasoning in real-time."
According to the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, up to 80% of the population will experience vertigo at some point. Despite its prevalence, its classification remains a challenge. Dr. Jaime Ruiz Clemente, head of Otorhinolaryngology at the center and coordinator of the conferences, emphasizes that vertigo is not a disease, but a symptom with multiple causes.
Artificial intelligence is also transforming follow-up and rehabilitation. Three-dimensional models of the inner ear and algorithms that analyze eye movement with high sensitivity allow for personalized treatments and continuous monitoring of patient evolution. Virtual reality, like that used by Eli, a patient with vestibular neuritis, complements these advances, offering simulated environments to retrain balance.
“"This is not the future. It is the present."
Although technology is advancing, both Fernández and Ruiz Clemente stress that AI is a support tool and that the role of the healthcare professional is indispensable. Empathy and active listening to the patient remain fundamental in the diagnostic and therapeutic process.
