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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... minutes to days • Nystagmus ... vascular causes • Nystagmus ... auditory findings BPPV ... #differential #diagnosis
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... (BPPV); worsens ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus ... #diagnosis #findings ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
- Differential Diagnosis ... unidirectonal nystagmus ... bidirectional nystagmus ... • Cerebellar Hemorrhage ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Convergence Retraction Nystagmus with a left 6th nerve palsy

Caused by a Midbrain hemorrhage

Dr. Boby Varkey Maramattom
Convergence Retraction Nystagmus ... by a Midbrain hemorrhage ... #ocular #physicalexam ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
from Peripheral Vertigo ... examiners nose • Nystagmus ... Central #Peripheral #Vertigo ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison
Ocular Nystagmus in PSC BPPV after Dix Hallpike Maneuver

This is a case of posterior semicircular canal
Ocular Nystagmus ... sudhir_kothari #Ocular ... #Nystagmus #BPPV ... Maneuver #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Ocular Nystagmus in PSC BPPV after Dix Hallpike Maneuver

This is a case of right posterior semicircular
Ocular Nystagmus ... sudhir_kothari #Ocular ... #Nystagmus #BPPV ... Maneuver #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
(BPPV) From Vestibular ... and torsional nystagmus ... consistent with BPPV ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis ... #neurology #comparison
Congenital Nystagmus on Physical Exam
These abnormal eye movements were found in a patient with albinism. What
Diagnosis: Congenital ... Cooper Neurology ... #PhysicalExam #ocular ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
Acute continuous vertigo ... Nausea/vomiting/vertigo ... /nystagmus - Vestibular ... #Wallenbergs #neurology ... #diagnosis