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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Peripheral Vertigo ... minutes to days • Nystagmus ... vascular causes • Nystagmus ... auditory findings BPPV ... test (posterior
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
Vertigo Head ... Impulse Test Nystagmus ... Test of Skew ... #HINTS #Exam #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
During Hallpike Test ... (BPPV) • Latency ... in head-hanging position ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam ... findings #signs #bppv
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Vertigo • Head ... examiners nose • Nystagmus ... following a finger) • Test ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... #neurology #bppv
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... cause of vertigo ... #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 ... cause of vertigo ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Peripheral
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Characteristics of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
(BPPV) From Vestibular ... : Positive usually ... and torsional nystagmus ... consistent with BPPV ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Test of Skew (Normal ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Peripheral
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
HIT) result is positive ... (abnormal) in nearly ... with an AVS with nystagmus ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS