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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
: • Attacks: Gradual ... with vascular causes ... • Nystagmus: ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
Bidirectional Nystagmus ... symptoms, this ... for a CENTRAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Video #Positive #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional Nystagmus - Left-beating

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
Unidirectional Nystagmus ... symptoms, this ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Video #Negative #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Abnormal Test ... symptoms, this ... for a CENTRAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Exam - Normal Test ... symptoms, this ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... symptoms, this ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
= Central Cause ... symptoms, this ... for a CENTRAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
= Peripheral Cause ... symptoms, this ... for a PERIPHERAL cause ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... • Onset: Gradual ... with vascular causes ... findings #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
blinks to threat Cranial ... Arms extended; wrists ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose