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History Of Hypertension In An Old Man

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Dr. neha bhatti

endocrinology

12 Jul 16 5:06PM

cardiology, geriatric medicine, neurology
Case History : A 70-year-old man with a history of smoking and hypertension was presented in the emergency department after awakening with first-ever acute vertigo, vomiting, and imbalance in the absence of a headache or other focal neurologic or otologic symptoms. Vertigo persists even while sitting upright with his head still. He is unable to walk unassisted due to ataxia.
Investigation : Which physical examination test is most useful in this setting to differentiate between acute vestibular neuritis and cerebellar infarction?

History Of Hypertension In An Old Man

Physician

Dr. neha bhatti

endocrinology

12 Jul 16 5:06PM

cardiology, geriatric medicine, neurology
Case History : A 70-year-old man with a history of smoking and hypertension was presented in the emergency department after awakening with first-ever acute vertigo, vomiting, and imbalance in the absence of a headache or other focal neurologic or otologic symptoms. Vertigo persists even while sitting upright with his head still. He is unable to walk unassisted due to ataxia.
Investigation : Which physical examination test is most useful in this setting to differentiate between acute vestibular neuritis and cerebellar infarction?

History Of Hypertension In An Old Man

Physician

Dr. neha bhatti

endocrinology

12 Jul 16 5:06PM

cardiology, geriatric medicine, neurology
Case History : A 70-year-old man with a history of smoking and hypertension was presented in the emergency department after awakening with first-ever acute vertigo, vomiting, and imbalance in the absence of a headache or other focal neurologic or otologic symptoms. Vertigo persists even while sitting upright with his head still. He is unable to walk unassisted due to ataxia.
Investigation : Which physical examination test is most useful in this setting to differentiate between acute vestibular neuritis and cerebellar infarction?

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