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Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Nystagmus: Usually torsional ... BPPV; horizontal-torsional ... spontaneous and purely torsional ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... • Frequency of symptoms ... with upbeat and torsional ... reproduction of vertigo ... symptoms • Head
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
of Dizziness - Vertigo ... Algorithm True Vertigo ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Imbalance, neurologic symptoms ... /signs, bidirectional
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
Vertigo Differential ... Management Algorithm Vertigo ... : Symptom of illusory ... the labyrinth, vestibular ... @DharSaty #Vertigo
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
nystagmus and vertigo ... symptoms in head-hanging ... forehead) and torsional ... testing #findings #signs ... #bppv #vertigo
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
Labyrinthitis Vestibular ... Labyrinthitis 1) Vertigo ... inflammation of vestibular ... Labyrinthitis #Diagnosis #Symptoms ... #Signs #Otolaryngology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Vestibular neuritis ... Long symptom-free ... Positional symptoms ... varying neurologic signs ... or symptoms.
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Peripheral Vertigo ... horizontal canal) Vestibular ... No auditory symptoms ... (vestibular neuritis ... Long symptom-free
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 ... certain movements Vestibular ... #Peripheral #Vertigo
TiTrATE schema to approach to Dizziness
 • Time Course: Continuous or Episodic
 • Triggers: Present or
yet imprecise symptom ... : • Vestibular ... (vertigo) • Cardiovascular