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

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... finding is worrisome ... CENTRAL cause of vertigo ... Nystagmus #HINTS #PhysicalExam
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional Nystagmus - Left-beating

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... finding is reassuring ... PERIPHERAL cause of vertigo ... Nystagmus #HINTS #PhysicalExam
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... finding is worrisome ... CENTRAL cause of vertigo ... #Test #HINTS #PhysicalExam
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... , Signs and Symptoms ... #Syncope #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Findings #Comparison
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... finding is reassuring ... PERIPHERAL cause of vertigo ... #Test #HINTS #PhysicalExam
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
neuritis) • Neuro Findings ... None • Auditory Findings ... #diagnosis #findings ... #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Classic Findings ... nystagmus and vertigo ... symptoms in head-hanging ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam ... #testing #findings
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... , Signs and Symptoms ... DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Findings #Comparison
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... Time course and symptoms ... of peripheral vertigo ... #differential # ... diagnosis #comparison