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Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Characteristics of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... Nystagmus: Usually torsional ... BPPV; horizontal-torsional ... diagnosis #findings #signs
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo

Peripheral Vertigo:
 - Benign Positional Vertigo
 - Vestibular Neuronitis
 - Meniere's
Causes of Peripheral ... and Central Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... - Vestibular Neuronitis ... Causes #Central #Peripheral
Vertigo - is it central or peripheral? Vertigo is classified into either peripheral or central depending
central or peripheral ... into either peripheral ... dysfunction of the vestibular ... nerve is called "peripheral ... "otologic" or "vestibular
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Causes of Vertigo ... Peripheral Causes ... as a "central vertigo ... #Peripheral #Central
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
of Dizziness - Vertigo ... Algorithm True Vertigo ... Rotary Movement Peripheral ... Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... neurologic symptoms/signs
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... between causes of peripheral ... vertigo. ... certain movements Vestibular ... Chiefs @jmcchiefs #Peripheral
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO ... with upbeat and torsional ... reproduction of vertigo ... (2 to 11%) #Vertigo
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... nystagmus and vertigo ... forehead) and torsional ... testing #findings #signs ... #bppv #vertigo
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Dizziness and Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... present Central Vertigo ... horizontal canal) Vestibular ... auditory symptoms (vestibular
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
Labyrinthitis Vestibular ... Labyrinthitis 1) Vertigo ... inflammation of vestibular ... Diagnosis #Symptoms #Signs