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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
minutes to days • Nystagmus ... with vascular causes ... • Nystagmus: ... Positive Hallpike ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
Bidirectional Nystagmus ... for a CENTRAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... Bidirectional #Nystagmus ... Video #Positive #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional Nystagmus - Left-beating

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
Unidirectional Nystagmus ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... Video by Dr. ... Unidirectional #Nystagmus ... Video #Negative #Neurology
Ocular Nystagmus in PSC BPPV after Dix Hallpike Maneuver

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

This is a case of right posterior semicircular
BPPV after Dix Hallpike ... Maneuver This is a case ... Posterior #Dix #Hallpike ... #physicalexam #ophthalmology ... #neurology #Frenzel
Convergence Retraction Nystagmus with a left 6th nerve palsy

Caused by a Midbrain hemorrhage

Dr. Boby Varkey Maramattom
Convergence Retraction Nystagmus ... nerve palsy Caused ... hemorrhage Dr ... clinical #video #neurology ... #ophthalmology
Dix-HaIlpike Maneuver
 • Turn head to 45° and then rapidly lay patient to a supine position
is rotational nystagmus ... Dr. ... #Maneuver #neurology ... #vertigo #bppv ... #management
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
Acute continuous vertigo ... /vomiting/vertigo ... /nystagmus - Vestibular ... (CN 9, 10) By Dr ... #Wallenbergs #neurology
Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA)  Type 1 

Totally scuppers the kidney's acidification mechanism. Will be
diagnosis with direct urine ... Failure to acidify urine ... pH <5.5 - Dr ... Distal #Diagnosis #Management ... #Nephrology #Causes
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Associated with nausea ... consciousness - Dr ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management