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HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

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

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
Unidirectional Nystagmus ... a patient with vertigo ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... of vertigo. ... Unidirectional #Nystagmus
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... - Vertigo - Differential ... unidirectonal nystagmus ... bidirectional nystagmus ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Latency (delay in nystagmus ... and torsional nystagmus ... and nystagmus escalates ... 30 seconds • Nystagmus ... sitting position • Nystagmus
Dizziness and lightheadedness are common complaints that you'll encounter as a medical professional. The goal of
encounter as a medical ... ruling out, the causes ... non-neurological causes ... stroke #HiNTS #nystagmus ... #saccade #vertigo
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Peripheral Vertigo ... minutes to days • Nystagmus ... with vascular causes ... • Nystagmus: ... positional episodes caused
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
vs Peripheral Vertigo ... Impulse Test Nystagmus ... PhysicalExam #Testing #Vertigo
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central Vertigo ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... with vascular causes ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo and Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • True Vertigo - Illusion
Causes of Dizziness ... - Vertigo and Lightheadedness ... Algorithm • True Vertigo ... Lightheadedness #Vertigo ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo

Peripheral Vertigo:
 - Benign Positional Vertigo
 - Vestibular Neuronitis
 - Meniere's
Causes of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... Benign Positional Vertigo ... #Causes #Central