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Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... neuropathy • Visual ... Lightheadedness #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
TiTrATE schema to approach to Dizziness
 • Time Course: Continuous or Episodic
 • Triggers: Present or
to approach to Dizziness ... additional history "Dizziness ... yet imprecise symptom ... #dizzy #algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Algorithm Presyncope ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Dizziness ... #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : Proximal and distal ... , Gitelman syndrom ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... potassium #low #nephrology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Imbalance, neurologic symptoms ... #Vertigo #Neurology
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
causes (seizure, dizziness ... events, prodromal symptoms ... , post-ictal confusion ... their associated symptoms ... #Differential #Algorithm
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Thinking/Remembering 
 • Difficulty thinking clearly 
 • Feeling slowed down 
 • Difficulty concentrating
Post-Concussive Syndrome ... problems • Dizziness ... Post #Concussive #Syndrome ... #Concussion #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Symptoms
BEE Syndromes - Immune-mediated conditions affecting the brain, eye, and ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in conjunction
BEE Syndromes - ... eye, and ear Visual ... or auditory symptoms ... conjunction with symptoms ... #neurology #inflammatory
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... for Dizziness and ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... #Vertigo #Algorithm
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Dehydration • Symptoms ... - Neuro: AMS, dizziness ... , tinnitus, visual ... changes, stroke symptoms ... tumor burden • Symptoms