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Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... neuritis • Nystagmus ... forehead) in classic posterior ... vertigo (vestibular ... , such as with posterior
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
with an AVS with nystagmus ... #CVA #Peripheral ... #Central #HeadImpulse ... #Testing #HIT # ... HINTS
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
differentiating vestibular ... if the cause is peripheral ... Impulse Test, Nystagmus ... Diagnosis #AVS #Posterior ... #CVA #HINTS #Exam
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... Vestibular neuritis ... Occlusion of posterior