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The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
Vertigo Head ... Test of Skew ... #HINTS #Exam #PhysicalExam ... #Testing #Vertigo ... #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Normal Test ... symptoms, this ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Peripheral
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... symptoms, this ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Peripheral
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional Nystagmus - Left-beating

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
Nystagmus - Left-beating ... symptoms, this ... Nystagmus #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Video #Negative #Neurology ... #Peripheral #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... symptoms, this ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Peripheral
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Peripheral Vertigo ... Varies • No neurologic ... or supine roll test ... 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 ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... usually lasting ... signs or symptoms ... #Peripheral #Central
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
During Hallpike Test ... symptoms in head-hanging ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam ... #testing #findings ... #signs #bppv #vertigo
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Characteristics of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology