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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Peripheral Vertigo ... or supine roll test ... #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Most commonly stroke ... Forehead involved = Peripheral ... - Bilateral (2% ... #Causes #neurology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... #Sodium #nephrology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... older adults. 2. ... neurologic complaints. 2. ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Diagnosis Algorithm ... E deficiency, stroke ... multiple sclerosis) Resting ... Tremor - Occurs at Rest ... #Differential #
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
neuritis from stroke ... and there are 2 ... if the cause is peripheral ... , Head Impulse Test ... Nystagmus, and Test
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... - Aortic - Peripheral ... • <6mo since stroke ... surgery Stress Testing
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
hypotension 2. ... paroxysmal positional vertigo ... neuritis • Clues: Vertigo ... Examples: - Peripheral ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential