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Incomplete spinal cord syndromes (ISCS)
 • Central - Small Lesion - Suspended sensory deficit, classic cape
syndromes (ISCS) • Central ... cervical cord • Central ... paraparesis (mixed UMN ... spinalcord #syndromes #diagnosis ... #neurology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... Impulse: Head thrust ... #physicalexam #Central ... Peripheral #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #neurology #bppv
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse ... patients with a central ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... CVA #Peripheral #Central
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... may be present Central ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Ossification centers of the elbow - CRITOE Mnemonic 

The ages at which these ossification centers appear
variable, but as a general ... capitellum R - radial head ... epicondyle #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pediatrics #Peds
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
- Differential Diagnosis ... lesions of the central ... Gravis - Lack of UMN ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #neurology
Elbow Ossification Centers by Age - CRITOE Mnemonic

The ages at which these ossification centers appear are
variable, but as a general ... capitellum R - radial head ... epicondyle #Diagnosis ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... #Peripheral #Central ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Meniere's Disease • Central ... Autonomic dysfunction, Meds ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis ... Features: • Altered mental ... Immunomodulatory meds ... Autoimmune disease Diagnosis ... #Neurology