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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... change • Neurologic ... Positive Hallpike ... Positive head impulse ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
a patient with vertigo ... CENTRAL cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Positive ... #Neurology #Central ... #Vertigo
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... Hallpike test: Positive ... in head-hanging position ... impulse test: Positive ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... labyrinthitis • Head Position ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Proteinuria (Negative urine ... Glomerular Proteinuria (Positive ... urine dip = albuminuria ... ) - Active urine ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Diagnosis and Treatment ... history, exam, and urine ... DI; high dilute urine ... , Dehydration: neurologic ... #management #nephrology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... into a supine position ... remains in this position ... paroxysmal #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions
Hematuria in Post-Renal Transplant Patient
Prevalence up to 12% in the postrenal transplant patient
 • Bacterial: Escherichia
kidney #blood #urine ... #management #treatment ... #nephrology
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
• Brainstem: Vertigo ... aura symptom is positive ... diagnosis #criteria #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Weakness - Dark urine ... Myoglobinuria: UA positive ... Treatment of underlying ... hour with goal urine ... #nephrology