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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
#Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Sign #Symptoms # ... Findings #Comparison
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
#Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Sign #Symptoms # ... Findings #Comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
than a minute for BPPV ... (BPPV); worsens ... #diagnosis #findings ... #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... Time course and symptoms ... (BPPV): - Timing ... #differential #diagnosis ... #comparison #table
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
from Peripheral Vertigo ... Central #Peripheral #Vertigo ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison ... #table
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
(BPPV) From Vestibular ... consistent with BPPV ... #BPPV #Vestibular ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis ... #neurology #comparison
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(BPPV) - Short-lived ... with significant neurologic ... signs or symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura Diagnostic ... Criteria (ICHD- ... attacks fulfilling criteria ... • Brainstem: Vertigo ... #criteria #neurology
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... /symptoms or echo ... drug use, Central lines ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table