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Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
• Brainstem: Vertigo ... aura symptom spreads ... aura symptom is ... aura symptom is ... #neurology #headache
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
- Presence of aura ... of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... such as: - Syncope ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
with significant neurologic ... (in one study of ... with vertigo and ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
Migraine without Aura ... Diagnostic Criteria ... at least one of ... #Migraine #Aura ... #neurology #headache
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Diagnosis Framework ... Migraine with aura ... migraine without aura ... - Autonomic symptoms ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
60 minutes each aura ... Sensory, Language and ... days/weeks): No symptoms ... Migraine #Stages #diagnosis ... #neurology #headache
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
- Differential Diagnosis ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Media • Temporal Bone ... symptoms/signs, ... #Neurology #Differential
Focal Seizures
Focal Seizures With Impairment of Consciousness
 - The seizure may or may not start with
then termed an aura ... headache may occur ... seizure, described on ... Focal #Seizures #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Partial
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
one side only with ... upbeat and torsional ... of vertigo symptoms ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis ... #neurology #comparison
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
from Peripheral Vertigo ... with eyes fixed on ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... Central #Peripheral #Vertigo ... #diagnosis #neurology