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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... auditory findings BPPV ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Abnormal Test ... symptoms, this ... for a CENTRAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Normal Test ... symptoms, this ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Vertigo
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... without an obvious cause ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... symptoms, this ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
= Central Cause ... symptoms, this ... Video by Dr. ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... symptoms, this ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Vertigo
Cold Urticaria
Prevalence - 0.05% in the population
Disease onset - Mostly 2nd to 4th decades of life
Causes
decades of life Causes ... - Headache, fever ... Disorientation, vertigo ... Diagnostic tests ... rheumatology #comparison #table
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
following a finger) • Test ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison ... #table
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
presyncope, exertional symptoms ... (BPPV) - Meniere ... : Vertigo, imbalance ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology