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Causes of Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
#Diagnosis #Neurology #Dizziness #Peripheral #Central #Algorithm #BPPV #Differential #Ddxof
Causes of Vertigo ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Peripheral #Central #Algorithm ... #BPPV #Differential
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... Can worsen with head ... auditory findings BPPV ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
labyrinthitis • Head ... with vascular causes ... toward nose) • Head ... can worsen with head ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... positional vertigo (BPPV ... Head trauma - Symptoms ... shortly after head ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperreflexia • Lead ... Peripheral #Weakness #Neurology ... #Causes
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... Vasculitis • Head ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... cause unknown) ... #otolaryngology
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Causes of Tremors ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Occurs While Held ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Causes
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... movement of the head ... Associated with nausea ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
syndrome - Herpes zoster ... Gastroesophageal reflux • Head ... exam • TMJ • Head ... Otalgia #Ear #Pain #Otology ... #Otolaryngology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Non-contrast CT (NCCT) head ... Evaluate underlying cause ... • +/- loop v Holter ... Ruled out other causes ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology