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HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
Bidirectional Nystagmus ... worrisome for a CENTRAL ... #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Video #Positive #Neurology ... #Central #Vertigo
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
Differentiating Central ... vs Peripheral Vertigo ... Impulse Test Nystagmus ... #HINTS #Exam #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... unidirectonal nystagmus ... Bone Fracture Central ... bidirectional nystagmus ... #Neurology #Differential
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... from Peripheral Vertigo ... examiners nose • Nystagmus ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... #neurology #bppv
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... minutes to days • Nystagmus ... may be present Central ... vascular causes • Nystagmus ... #diagnosis #neurology
Vertigo Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Vertigo: Symptom of illusory movement because of asymmetry in the vestibular
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Vertigo ... vestibular nerve, or central ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #neurology #Differential
HINTS Exam - Normal Head Impulse Test = Central Cause

This patient as a normal head impulse
Impulse Test = Central ... test to the left and ... #Test #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Central Vertigo ... vestibular neuritis • Nystagmus ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... circulation TIA • Nystagmus ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
peripheral cause of AVS and ... patients with a central ... with an AVS with nystagmus ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Wernicke Encephalopathy - Acute B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis - Caine Criteria (2 of
• Changes in mental ... nystagmus) • Cerebellar ... Anorexia nervosa Treatment ... Encephalopathy • A prompt treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #neurology