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Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... returns to sitting position
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo

Peripheral Vertigo:
 - Benign Positional Vertigo
 - Vestibular Neuronitis
 - Meniere's
Peripheral and Central Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... : - Benign Positional ... Vertigo - Vestibular ... Neuroma Central Vertigo
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... than 30 seconds), positional ... worsened with positional ... Positional symptoms
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... VERTIGO • Age ... in head-hanging position
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional ... a patient with vertigo ... CENTRAL cause of vertigo ... Bidirectional #Nystagmus #HINTS ... Neurology #Central #Vertigo
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
The HINTS Exam - ... vs Peripheral Vertigo ... JayLin3455 #HINTS ... PhysicalExam #Testing #Vertigo
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Dizziness and Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... present Central Vertigo ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional Nystagmus - Left-beating

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional ... a patient with vertigo ... PERIPHERAL cause of vertigo ... Unidirectional #Nystagmus #HINTS ... Neurology #Peripheral #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
HINTS Exam - Abnormal ... a patient with vertigo ... CENTRAL cause of vertigo ... Vertical #Skew #Test #HINTS ... Video #Neurology #Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... of peripheral vertigo ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV): ... #Peripheral #Vertigo