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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
patients with a central ... cause of AVS. ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... CVA #Peripheral #Central
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
Central Retinal ... => Blockage of central ... retinal artery => Central ... -> Cherry-red spot ... retinal edema caused
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
Cerebellar Artery occlusion ... Clinical Findings: • Nausea ... Palatal myoclonus - Central ... #Wallenbergs #neurology ... #diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
and Central Vertigo ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... Occlusion of posterior ... #Peripheral #Central ... #differential #diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... #neurology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... local guidelines General ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... cell disease Rheumatology ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
catheter • Recent dental ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... Septic Emboli Cause ... due to vascular occlusion ... Treat underlying cause
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... Angiitis of the Central ... tract, and often causes ... gastrointestinal, and/or central ... #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... tract, and often causes ... gastrointestinal, and/or central ... reactions, and vaso-occlusive ... #rheumatology #
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
catheter • Recent dental ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... Septic emboli cause ... due to vascular occlusion ... Treat underlying cause