Dizzies, Tinglies and Fainties A practical approach
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1 Dizzies, Tinglies and Fainties A practical approach
2 The Dizzies in 10 Slides 1. Characterize What do you mean when you say Dizzy 2. Time Course Acute/Chronic; Monophasic/Recurrent 3. Associated Symptoms / Triggers Differential Based Focused Inquiry 4. Focused Examination: Positively diagnose the common causes Raise suspicion for serious causes 5. Investigations
3 What do you mean when you say dizzy? 1. Vertigo = illusion of motion (20-50%) Spinning, rocking, sliding, standing on deck of a boat 2. Dysequilibrium = off-balance (1-15%) Only present when standing 3. Presycope = feeling faint (2-16%) Usually present when standing, especially when sit to stand 4. Ill-defined Dizziness (10-25%) Anxiety, depression, medical illness, medications
4 Time Course + Associated Sx = Etiology Etiology Time Course Associated Symptoms / Triggers BPPV Seconds, Recurrent Trigger positional change Meniere s Disease Min to hours, recurrent Tinnitus, aural fullness, HL Vestibular Neuritis Days, monophasic Mild imbalance, N/V Labyrinthitis Days, monophasic HL, fever, otalgia Etiology Time Course Associated Symptoms / Triggers Migraine Min to hours, recurrent H/A, N/V, photo, phono MS Subacute, monophasic Focal neurology Stroke Acute, monophasic Focal neurology
5 Focused Exam for Common Etiologies BPPV: Dix Hallpike Maneuver
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7 Focused Exam for Common Etiologies BPPV: Dix Hallpike Maneuver Vestibulopathy (e.g. vestibular neuritis): Nystagmus Head Thrust test
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10 Head Impulse Test
11 Dysequilibrium = Balance Impairment Neurologic Causes Non-Neurological Causes Vestibular disease CNS disease: Parkinson s disease NPH Cerebellar degeneration Vascular Parkinsonism Myelopathy Peripheral Neuropathy Myopathy Visual impairment Postural hypotension Arthritis Sedating medications Alcohol Use Most elderly patients with dysequilibrium have multiple causes
12 The anatomy of balance
13 The Dizzy Patient Workup 1. Vertigo: Not BPPV? Audiology, Vestibular studies, Brain imaging, Neurology/ENT 2. Dysequilibrium: CNS/PNS signs? Brain and spine imaging, EMG/NCS, Neurology 3. Presycope: Ortho Vitals, Tilt table, Holter, Echo, Cardiology/Neurology 4. Ill-defined Dizziness Screen for Ψ disease, general medical assessment, Rx review
14 The Tinglies in 10 Slides 1. Localize Where do you feel the tingling 2. Time Course and Evolution Intermittent or persistent; Evolving 3. Associated Symptoms / Triggers Differential Based Focused Inquiry 4. Focused Examination: Positively diagnose the common causes Raise suspicion for serious causes 5. Investigations
15 The sensory system
16 Patterns of Tingling of Localizing Significance Peripheral Patterns Central Patterns Single Limb Peripheral nerve disorder (CNS disease) Bilateral Limbs Bilateral Lower Extremity Polyneuropathy (Myelopathy) Bilateral Upper Extremity Bilateral mononeuropathy (Cervical myelopathy) Sensory level on trunk Myelopathy Dissociated hemibody Hemi-cord Hemibody CNS disease Crossed Face and Body Brainstem
17 Mononeuropathy vs Radiculopathy
18 Central Patterns
19 Time Course is Critical Intermittent Persistent Single Limb CTS (nocturnal, triggers) Radiculopathy (pain, triggers) Migraine (slow evolution) Seizure (fast evolution) TIA (max at onset) Bilateral Limbs Anxiety Single Limb Mononeuropathy Plexopathy Radiculopathy CNS lesions (MS, Stroke) Bilateral Limbs Polyneuropathy Myelopathy
20 An Illustrative Case A 63M mechanic presents with a history of tingling hands. Localize: All fingers, palms and distal forearms Define Time Course: Began 3 months ago Progressed slowly since onset Persistent symptoms No nocturnal worsening
21 Differential Based Focused History Diagnosis A: Bilateral CTS Nocturnal symptoms at any point? No Nocturnal hand and arm pain? Triggers: holding phone, book, bags, driving? No No Diagnosis B: Cervical myelopathy Neck pain? Radicular pain? L Hermittes sign? Bowel or bladder dysfunction? Gait impairment? Leg weakness, stiffness? Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
22 Useful Examination Findings CTS Phalen s (Sn 68%, Sp 73%) Tinel s (Sn 50%, Sp 77%) Radiculopathy Spurling s (Sn 30%, Sp 93%) SLR (Sn 91%, Sp 32%) Crossed SLR (Sn 32%, Sp 98%) Myelopathy signs Spastic catch Clonus at ankles Extensor plantars Crossed adductors
23 Investigations History and Exam support CTS, ulnar? No investigations are required try conservative Rx EMG/NCS confirm diagnosis and rate severity History and exam support radiculopathy? No investigations are required try conservative Rx EMG/NCS confirm diagnosis and localize level MRI indicated for persistent, progressive, red flags Persistent numbness Consider pattern to localize Could start with NCS/EMG if peripheral localization possible MRI usually indicated in cases with CNS pattern of symptoms and signs, negative EMG/NCS
24 The Fainties in 10 slides 1. Fainty = Transient altered mental status What is the differential? 2. Seizure versus Syncope The history of a Spell 3. Pre-syncope and Orthostatic Intolerance Differential Based Focused Inquiry 4. Focused Examination: Positively diagnose the common causes Raise suspicion for serious causes 5. Investigations
25 Fainty = Transient Δ Mental Status
26 Taking a Spell History Seizure Prodrome Syncope Ictus Postictal Prodrome: Aura Ictus Automatisms, prolonged tonicclonic movements, tongue biting Postictal Prolonged confusion Aching muscles, dislocated shoulder Prodrome: Nausea, cold, sweating, pale, lightheaded, blurred vision Ictus Immobile, brief myoclonic jerks Postictal Very short duration Nausea, vomiting, palor
27 Presyncope and Syncope: Causes Reflex syncope Vasovagal Situational Orthostatic Intolerance Volume depletion Drug induced 1 Autonomic Failure: PD, LBD, MSA, GBS 2 Autonomic Failure: DM2, Amyloidosis, HIV Cardiac syncope Bardycardia Tachycardia Structural heart disease
28 Drugs Causing Orthostatic Hypotension Cardiac: Alpha-adrenergic blockers Beta-blockers Nitrates CCBs Diuretics Neuropsychiatric Levodopa Dopamine agonists Tricyclic antidepressants Antipsychotics Muscle relaxants GU: Sildenafil Oxybutynin Other Opioids
29 Presyncope and Syncope: Characteristics Reflex syncope (21%) Upright, brief spell Young, healthy, female Typical triggers Recurrent Syncope always Orthostatic Intolerance (10%) Upright, prolonged Syncope less common Older, medications Comorbid disease Cardiac syncope (10%) Sudden, no prodrome Palpitations b/f syncope Syncope during exertion Upright or supine Abnormal ECG History of heart disease Unexplained (37%) Non-syncopal T-LOC (10%)
30 Orthostatic Intolerance: Symptoms Dizziness, lightheadedness, presycope Weakness, fatigue and lethargy Palpitations and sweating Blurred, tunneled vision, enhanced brightness Impaired hearing, crackles, tinnitus Pain in the neck, shoulders, occiput, lower back and chest Autonomic Dysfunction: Urinary incontinence, retention, constipation, diarrhea, early satiety, bloating, nausea, erectile dysfunction, abnormal sweating
31 Examination: Key elements Orthostatic Vitals: Patient rests for at least 3 minutes prior to test Supine or sitting BP, then stands for three minutes while BP is taken consecutively Orthostatic Hypotension defined by: SBP<20mmHg or DBP<10mmHb and symptomatic POTS: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome HR increased by >30bpm, or HR > 120bpm persistently Neurological Exam Parkinsonism, polyneuropathy
32 Investigations No investigations necessary: Young, healthy low risk, reflex syncope Non-specific lightheadedness, normal orthostatic vitals Tilt-Table Testing ECG / Holter / Loop Recorder EEG / Sleep Deprived EEG Neurology / Cardiology Referral
33 Summary The Dizzies: Vertigo, Presyncope, Dysequilibrium Perform a Dix-Hallpike to rule out BPPV The Tinglies: PNS, CNS, Psychiatric CNS disease must be considered for persistent symptoms when a peripheral cause cannot be identified The Fainties: Presycope, Syncope versus Seizures The history is the best tool to differentiate these Orthostatic Vitals are vital Psychiatric Disease can cause the dizzies, the tinglies and the fainties, but should be a diagnosis of exclusion
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