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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... #differential #diagnosis
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... Nystagmus #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... #Positive #Neurology
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive sulcus sign in a shoulder with multidirectional instability.

Downward force applied at
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder ... Exam Positive ... #Shoulder #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #sports
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(BPPV) - Short-lived ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... signs or symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Hallpike test: Positive ... patient with a clinical ... patient with a clinical ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis ... #neurology #comparison
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
Labyrinthitis 1) Vertigo ... hearing loss Clinical ... fixation) • Positive ... Labyrinthitis #Diagnosis ... #Symptoms #Signs
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
Empty Can (Jobe) Test

Position: Flex shoulder to 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Internally rotate the
(Jobe) Test Position ... Positive sign is ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #msk #sports #orthopedics
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Exam

Positive Sulcus Sign on Shoulder Examination

Downward force applied at the elbow causing
Sulcus Sign on Shoulder ... Exam Positive ... #Sulcus #Sign #Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

General 
 - Malaise 
 - Clubbing 

Cardiac 
 - Murmurs
Clinical Features ... Eyes - Roth spots ... #Signs #Features ... #PhysicalExam # ... Diagnosis