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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Auditory findings may ... hearing loss (labyrinthitis ... #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... reproduction of vertigo ... test: Symptoms may ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis ... Auditory Findings: May ... hearing loss (labyrinthitis ... signs #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... True Vertigo - ... • Labrynthitis ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... of peripheral vertigo ... #Peripheral #Vertigo ... 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
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Vestibular neuritis/ labyrinthitis ... - Vertigo may develop ... Attacks may occur ... May be preceded ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Algorithm Presyncope ... " • Symptoms may ... #Algorithm #dizzy ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
+ Hematuria - May ... /may not occur ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Syndrome #Nephritic #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology
What's in a Tap: CSF Analysis

Normal vs Bacterial vs Viral vs SAH
 - Opening Pressure
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What's in a Tap: ... Interpretation #Meningitis #Comparison ... #Table #Neurology