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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... position change • Neurologic ... in semicircular canal ... test (posterior canal ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... classic posterior canal ... in horizontal canal ... signs #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
Vertigo Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Vertigo ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #neurology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
from Peripheral Vertigo ... Central #Peripheral #Vertigo ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison
Melanoma - Clinical subtypes
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Superficial spreading melanoma (70%)
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Nodular melanoma (15%)
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Lentigo maligna
melanoma (15%) - Lentigo ... - (10%) - Acral ... Melanoma #Subtypes #Comparison
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... consciousness Vertigo ... #Dizziness #Vertigo ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO ... reproduction of vertigo ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology ... #comparison
Horner's Syndrome
 • Anhidrosis: Diminished sweating of ipsilateral face and neck
 • Miosis: Loss of sympathetic
to the superior tarsal ... Ptosis is mild in comparison ... Syndrome #diagnosis #neurology
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
pleuro-peritoneal canal ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... disadvantages #nephrology ... #management
Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Ileal Conduit:
 • Technically simpler, fewer complications, and well understood. No bladder
Procedures #Types #Comparison ... #Management #Urology