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Vertigo: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Central vs Peripheral

MedNerd - Dr. Waqas Fazal via YouTube

Overview

Explore a comprehensive 20-minute lecture on vertigo treatment and causes, covering central and peripheral vertigo, their management, and specific conditions like vestibular neuritis, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, and Meniere's disease. Learn about the definition, causes, approach to patients with vertigo, dangerous "D's," and the differences between central and peripheral vertigo presentations. Understand the head impulse test, drugs for vertigo treatment (vestibular suppressants), and gain valuable insights for USMLE Step 2 CK and NEET PG exam preparation. Dive into this neurology-focused medicine lecture to enhance your understanding of vertigo diagnosis and treatment strategies.

Syllabus

Intro
Definition
Causes
Approach to a patient with Vertigo.
Dangerous ''D''s
Central vs Peripheral Vertigo Presentation
Head Impulse Test
Vestibular Neuritis & Labyrinthitis
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo BPPV
Meniere's Disease
Drugs for Vertigo Treatment Vestibular Suppressants
Summary

Taught by

MedNerd - Dr. Waqas Fazal

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