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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Peripheral Vertigo ... worsen with head position ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... Positional symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Peripheral Vertigo
Time course and symptoms characteristics are very helpful in distinguishing between causes of peripheral vertigo.
Benign
Peripheral Vertigo ... Time course and symptoms ... between causes of peripheral ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... #diagnosis #comparison
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
- Differential Diagnosis ... Rotary Movement Peripheral ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... symptoms/signs,
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Characteristics of Peripheral ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... #diagnosis #findings ... #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... in head-hanging position ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis ... #neurology #comparison
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
supine to upright position ... for IPVD using peripherally ... air in seated position ... resolution of symptoms ... #hepatology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
per 100,000 per year ... or the axon of peripheral ... than one after symptom ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... #management #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... Giant retinal tears ... Arthritis, AS Treatment ... #rheumatology #
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
presyncope, exertional symptoms ... Benign paroxysmal positional ... Examples: - Peripheral ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology