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The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
The HINTS Exam - ... Differentiating Central ... Head Impulse Test ... Nystagmus Test ... JayLin3455 #HINTS
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional ... Nystagmus In ... worrisome for a CENTRAL ... Bidirectional #Nystagmus ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam
Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
evaluation of dizziness ... (HINTS = head-impulse ... , nystagmus, test ... peripheral or central ... peripheral or central
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing ... Central from Peripheral ... examiners nose • Nystagmus ... following a finger) • Test ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... patients with a central ... a stand-alone test ... with an AVS with nystagmus ... #Testing #HIT #HINTS
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
HINTS Exam - Abnormal ... Test of Skew (Abnormal ... worrisome for a CENTRAL ... Vertical #Skew #Test ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam
Dizziness and lightheadedness are common complaints that you'll encounter as a medical professional. The goal of
Dizziness and lightheadedness ... #Dizziness #lightheadedness ... #stroke #HiNTS ... #nystagmus #saccade
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
HINTS Exam - Normal ... Head Impulse Test ... = Central Cause ... normal head impulse test ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Algorithm for Dizziness ... minutes to days • Nystagmus ... may be present Central ... vascular causes • Nystagmus ... intervals #Dizziness
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... unidirectonal nystagmus ... Bone Fracture Central ... bidirectional nystagmus ... Hemorrhage #Dizzy #Dizziness