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Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
diagnostic evaluation ... more likely to be peripheral ... #Diagnosis #Dizzy ... #Differential # ... Evaluation
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Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Anemia • Peripheral ... Somatization #Dizzy ... Lightheadedness #Neurology ... #Differential #
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... Stroke #Management #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rotary Movement Peripheral ... Hemorrhage #Dizzy ... #Differential #
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation ... #Differential
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
are 2 additional components ... : targeted neurologic ... testing gait in any dizzy ... if the cause is peripheral ... AVS #Posterior #CVA
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Key Components: ... b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Aortic - Peripheral
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Monoclonal Protein/M Component ... et diutinum Neurologic ... myeloma↑VEGF+M component ... Hypergammaglobulinemic macular ... Hematology #Monoclonal #Differential
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... Cataracts - Macular ... Examples: - Peripheral ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Neurology