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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
or minutes with vascular ... worsen with head position ... auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived, positional ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
or minutes with vascular ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
vertigo (BPPV) ... Vascular disorders ... with significant neurologic ... signs or symptoms ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
suspected and anti-ACh ... such as cogan sign ... and the ice pack test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
for Treatment of BPPV ... while you're on all ... #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions ... #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... ) The examiner grasps ... #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions ... #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
for Treatment of BPPV ... ) The examiner grasps ... #positional #vertigo ... #neurology #instructions ... #clinical #video
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... neuritis • Clues: Vertigo ... positive Romberg sign ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology