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Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
diagnostic evaluation ... (HINTS = head-impulse ... more likely to be peripheral ... or central in etiology ... or central TiTrATE
Causes of Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
#Diagnosis #Neurology #Dizziness #Peripheral #Central #Algorithm #BPPV #Differential #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Dizziness #Peripheral ... #Central #Algorithm
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
Differentiating Central ... vs Peripheral Vertigo ... Head Impulse ... Testing #Vertigo #Central ... #Peripheral #Neurology
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... Those with centrally ... require emergent evaluation ... Maculopapular #Rash #Algorithm ... #Central #Peripheral
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... from Peripheral ... Vertigo • Head ... Impulse: Head thrust ... #diagnosis #neurology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse ... patients with a peripheral ... patients with a central ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Central #HeadImpulse
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Forehead Sparing = Central ... Forehead involved = Peripheral ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Characteristics of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... labyrinthitis • Head ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral ... may be present Central ... Can worsen with head ... Positive head impulse