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HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing ... Central from Peripheral ... Vertigo • Head ... examiners nose • Nystagmus ... #neurology #bppv
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
with an AVS with nystagmus ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior ... #CVA #Peripheral ... #Central #HeadImpulse ... #Testing #HIT #HINTS
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... forehead) in classic posterior ... , such as with posterior ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Peripheral Vertigo ... minutes to days • Nystagmus ... vascular causes • Nystagmus ... auditory findings BPPV ... Hallpike test (posterior
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
largely based on the HINTS ... if the cause is peripheral ... Impulse Test, Nystagmus ... Diagnosis #AVS #Posterior ... #CVA #HINTS #Exam