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Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... symptoms/signs, ... Hemorrhage #Dizzy ... #Neurology #Differential
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
with vascular causes ... , such as with posterior ... #diagnosis #findings ... #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Associated with nausea ... #Algorithm #dizzy ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology #management
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... (BPPV) - Short-lived ... without an obvious cause ... signs or symptoms ... #diagnosis #neurology
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
for Treatment of BPPV ... i.e. if you feel dizzy ... somersault #Maneuver #BPPV ... #neurology #instructions ... #physicalexam #management
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... of UMN and LMN signs ... Escorial criteria uses ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Brandt Daroff Exercise for Treatment of BPPV
This maneuver resembles the Semont maneuver. Also, this maneuver is
for Treatment of BPPV ... Also, this maneuver ... eases off, whichever ... #neurology #instructions ... #physicalexam #management
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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Generalized fatigue - ALS ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
(BPPV) - Meniere ... positive Romberg sign ... neuron disease (ALS ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology