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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
for Dizziness and ... sudden, severe and ... worsen with head position ... up to weeks and ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Differential Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke
 - TIA/stroke 
 - Seizure 
 - Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
Ischemic Attack and ... Stroke - TIA/ ... Benign paroxysmal vertigo ... #Mimics #CVA #TIA ... Differential #Diagnosis #Neurology
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Benign paroxysmal positional ... often classified as ... - Strong Medicine ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
of Peripheral and ... BPPV; continuous and ... Usually torsional and ... can be severe in stroke ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
test to the left and ... symptoms, this normal finding ... Video by Dr. ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
Stroke Territory Localization and Blood Vessel Supply
ACA (Anterior Cerebral Artery)
 - Leg weakness/numbness
MCA Superior Divison
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Stroke Territory ... Localization and ... - Basilar - Vertigo ... Territories #territory #CVA ... #localization #neurology
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
to maintain the position ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #cva #stroke
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
only with upbeat and ... torsional nystagmus and ... patient with a clinical ... patient with a clinical ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel for acute high risk transient ischaemic attack and minor
therapy with aspirin and ... ischaemic attack and ... : a clinical practice ... Antiplatelet #Therapy #CVA ... #TIA #Stroke #Neurology