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Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... without an obvious cause ... Occlusion of posterior ... signs or symptoms ... #Causes #differential
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
forehead) in classic posterior ... with vascular causes ... , such as with posterior ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
any nystagmus or vertigo ... shoulder down position ... This maneuver is popular ... #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
any nystagmus or vertigo ... shoulder down position ... This maneuver is popular ... #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) ... : Vertigo, imbalance ... positive Romberg sign ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology