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Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
(BPPV) • Latency ... once in head-hanging ... symptoms in head-hanging ... escalates in head-hanging ... findings #signs #bppv
Epley Maneuver for BPPV Canalith Repositioning

#Management #BPPV #Epley #Maneuver #Repositioning #Canalith #Vertigo
Epley Maneuver for BPPV ... #Management #BPPV ... Repositioning #Canalith #Vertigo
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... (BPPV) From Vestibular ... consistent with BPPV ... worsened in head-hanging ... #BPPV #Vestibular
Causes of Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
#Diagnosis #Neurology #Dizziness #Peripheral #Central #Algorithm #BPPV #Differential #Ddxof
Causes of Vertigo ... Central #Algorithm #BPPV
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... than a minute for BPPV ... posterior canal BPPV ... horizontal canal BPPV ... (BPPV); worsens
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... of peripheral vertigo ... Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ... (BPPV): - Timing ... #Peripheral #Vertigo
Temporary / External Pacing
 • Transvenous & epicardial pacing are temporary methods of supporting brady- &
Temporary / External Pacing ... permanent implanted pacemaker ... and epicardial pacing ... transcutaneous pacing ... MD @nickmmark #pacemaker
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
from Peripheral Vertigo ... Central #Peripheral #Vertigo ... diagnosis #neurology #bppv
Pacemaker Complications
 • Implantation-Related: Pocket hematoma, Infection (pocket), Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lead dislodgement, Cardiac perforation / tamponade
Pacemaker Complications ... Thrombosis / stenosis, Pacing-induced ... cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker ... syndrome, Pacemaker-mediated ... /EricsMedi #Pacemaker
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Dizziness and Vertigo ... Peripheral Vertigo ... present Central Vertigo ... auditory findings BPPV ... Mild persistent vertigo