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Differential Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke
 - TIA/stroke 
 - Seizure 
 - Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
Differential Diagnosis ... 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,
- Vascular - Stroke ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Vertigo: • Peripheral ... Meniere's Disease • Central ... Syphilis, Cerebellar/Posterior ... radiculopathy Other: • Psychiatric ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
due to Posterior ... Circulation Stroke ... Palatal myoclonus - Central ... #Wallenbergs #neurology ... #diagnosis
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
forehead) in classic posterior ... severe in stroke ... , such as with posterior ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... present Central ... Hallpike test (posterior ... #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... (BE FAST) • Balance ... Management #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... neurology #CVA
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
It has been validated ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior ... #CVA #Peripheral
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... Occlusion of posterior ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... Algorithm #dizzy #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology