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Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Causes of Vertigo ... ): - Vascular ... • Cerebellar infarct ... hemorrhage - Non-vascular ... #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bone Fracture Central ... symptoms/signs, ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Infant (Floppy ... Algorithm Central ... • Spinal Muscular ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
and Central Vertigo ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... signs or symptoms ... #Vertigo #Causes ... #differential #diagnosis
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
or minutes with vascular ... causes, such as ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Causes of Apparent ... Disturbances Neurologic ... Disorders • Central ... Breathing • Apnea of Infancy ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... Central cyanosis ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
: Vertigo, imbalance ... e.g., diabetic, B12 ... positive Romberg sign ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... #Neurology