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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Vertigo Peripheral ... Varies • No neurologic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Peripheral Causes ... #Peripheral #Central ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central from Peripheral ... Vertigo • Head ... following a finger) • Test ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #neurology #bppv
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
and Central Vertigo ... PERIPHERAL VERTIGO ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... #differential #diagnosis
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Vomiting Serotonin Syndrome ... Abnormalities: Ocular ... Clonus, Tremor, ... Insomnia, Fatigue, Vertigo ... SideEffects #Psychiatry #Diagnosis
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
Behcet's Syndrome ... - Diagnosis Diagnostic ... Criteria for Behget's Syndrome ... Abnormal pathergy test ... peripheral vascular
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... Positive pathergy test ... is a skin prick test ... interferon alfa, or tumor
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
the ice pack test ... include a Tensilon test ... have a thymic tumor ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Presentation (Pulmonary and ... Hematuria, Hemoptysis, Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis ... , biopsy By Tess ... #nephrology
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
- Differential Diagnosis ... of breath • Neurologic ... deficits (peripheral ... • Dyspnea at rest ... EMERGENCIES: Tumor