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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... change • Neurologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
Vertigo Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Vertigo ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
- Differential Diagnosis ... Dysfunction - Imbalance, neurologic ... symptoms/signs, ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... #diagnosis #findings ... #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Hallpike test: Positive ... in head-hanging position ... impulse test: Positive ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis ... #neurology #comparison
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
with significant neurologic ... attacks with varying neurologic ... signs or symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
Labyrinthitis 1) Vertigo ... fixation) • Positive ... Labyrinthitis #Diagnosis ... #Symptoms #Signs
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... consciousness Vertigo ... #Dizziness #Vertigo ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology #management
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... "pooping duck sign ... Discharge with orthopedic ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics