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Causes of Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
#Diagnosis #Neurology #Dizziness #Peripheral #Central #Algorithm #BPPV #Differential #Ddxof
Causes of Vertigo ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Dizziness #Peripheral ... #Central #Algorithm ... #BPPV #Differential
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Bone Fracture Central ... symptoms/signs, ... #Dizziness #Vertigo ... #Neurology #Differential
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Dizziness - Differential ... Vertigo: • Peripheral ... : BPPV, Vestibular ... Meniere's Disease • Central ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Algorithm for Dizziness ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... auditory findings BPPV ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... with vascular causes ... #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
and Central Vertigo ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... #Vertigo #Causes ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
for Treatment of BPPV ... easier with less dizziness ... i.e. if you feel dizzy ... #BPPV #positional ... #vertigo #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
(BPPV) - Meniere ... : Vertigo, imbalance ... positive Romberg sign ... Examples: - Dementia ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology