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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
neurologic findings • Auditory ... worsen with head position ... present • No auditory ... • Short-lived, positional ... No auditory symptoms
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
labyrinthitis • Head Position ... Findings: None • Auditory ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... Usually present • Auditory
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
of Dizziness - Vertigo ... Algorithm True Vertigo ... and vomiting, auditory ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo • Labrynthitis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
changes Category B: Auditory ... Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... neuritis • Clues: Vertigo
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... in head-hanging position ... returns to sitting position
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo

Peripheral Vertigo:
 - Benign Positional Vertigo
 - Vestibular Neuronitis
 - Meniere's
Peripheral and Central Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... : - Benign Positional ... Vertigo - Vestibular ... Neuroma Central Vertigo
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo (BPPV) ... than 30 seconds), positional ... worsened with positional ... Positional symptoms
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... VERTIGO • Age ... in head-hanging position
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... of peripheral vertigo ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV): ... #Peripheral #Vertigo
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Central Causes of Vertigo ... Benign paroxysmal positional ... vertigo, Méniére ... as a "central vertigo ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Vertigo