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Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Pronator Drift Testing ... for Stroke Subtle ... test characteristics ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #cva
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... a stand-alone test ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
Physical Exam Testing ... the 50-second test ... clinical #video #neurology ... #cva #stroke
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... hours to days for vestibular ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... can be severe in stroke ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
may be present Central ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... horizontal canal) Vestibular ... auditory symptoms (vestibular ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
neuritis from stroke ... components: targeted neurologic ... sensitivity for stroke ... CNS, Central nervous ... AVS #Posterior #CVA
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived ... Vestibular neuritis ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... thrombosis Testing ... diagnosis #management #neurology