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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse ... with a peripheral cause ... cause of AVS. ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Posterior #CVA
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Non-contrast CT (NCCT) head ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Detected on NCCT vs ... Ruled out other causes ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
CT vs T1 MRI
CT Head:
 - Bones are white
 - Fat is Dark & Scalp fat
CT vs T1 MRI CT ... Head: - Bones are ... not apparent T1 MRI ... #comparison #neurology ... #radiology #brain
Petrous Apex Anatomy - Neuroradiology
Petrous Apex (PA) Lesions in a nutshell

Dr. Surjith Vattoth @drSurjthVattoth

#Petrous #Apex #Anatomy
Petrous Apex Anatomy ... Petrous #Apex #Anatomy ... #CTHead #MRI #clinical ... #radiology #neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Exam - Normal Head ... Cause This patient ... as a normal head ... cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Pineal Gland Anatomy on MRI
Pineal region MRI anatomy untangled: Famous VIP
F - Fornix crus
V - Velum
Pineal Gland Anatomy ... on MRI Pineal region ... MRI anatomy untangled ... Velum interpositum/CVl ... #radiology #neurology
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Causes of Vertigo ... often classified as ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... Polyneuropathy, ALS ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Immunocompromised vs ... Compatible syndrome + MRI ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology