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HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
worrisome for a CENTRAL ... cause of vertigo ... Nystagmus #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Positive ... #Neurology #Central
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
HIT) result is positive ... with a peripheral cause ... cause of AVS. ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Iris 7. ... Trauma Cornea/Iris ... Uveitis Lens: • Cataracts ... retinopathy • Central ... poisoning • Central
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
Her ocular exam ... of the iris sphincter ... pilocarpine which if positive ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Strabismus - Ocular ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... moves medial -> centre ... moves lateral -> centre ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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IRIS might ... headache, altered mental ... Demyelinating disease caused ... and <25% culture positive ... patients with IRIS
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose