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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 ... Can worsen with head ... auditory findings BPPV ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Hyperreflexia • Lead ... Dystrophy • Statin ... 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
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
syndrome - Herpes zoster ... Gastroesophageal reflux • Head ... history • Smoking status ... exam • TMJ • Head ... #Otolaryngology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... the patient's head ... But in undefined cases ... latency, nystagmus starts ... #neurology #Animated
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
the Diagnosis of BPPV ... the patient's head ... But in undefined cases ... latency, nystagmus starts ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Retinopathy • Clues ... positional vertigo (BPPV ... imbalance when turning head ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics ... #Neurology