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Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... in head-hanging position ... symptoms in head-hanging ... position • Upbeat ... toward the downward ear
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Benign paroxysmal positional ... with significant neurologic ... Positional symptoms ... attacks with varying neurologic ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Dysfunction - Imbalance, neurologic ... symptoms/signs, ... #Neurology #Differential
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
Benign Paroxysmal Positional ... Vertigo (BPPV) ... BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL ... in head-hanging position ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... CENTRAL cause of vertigo ... Video #Positive #Neurology ... #Central #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Unidirectional Nystagmus - Left-beating

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is reassuring
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... PERIPHERAL cause of vertigo ... Video #Negative #Neurology ... #Peripheral #Vertigo
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... CENTRAL cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Central
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
labyrinthitis • Head Position ... nose) • Head Position ... worsen with head position ... findings #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
HINTS Exam - Normal Test of Skew (Normal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
a patient with vertigo ... symptoms, this ... PERIPHERAL cause of vertigo ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Vertigo #Peripheral