Vertigo Flashcards

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What is characterized by sudden vertigo that lasts 5 to 15 seconds, frequent in elderly after minor head trauma, triggered by sudden vertical head movements (looking up or bending down to tie shoes), absence of vomiting, tinnitus, hearing loss or neurologic signs during attack, presence of otoconia and fatigable on repeated movements but can occur several times a day?

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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What is used to improve BPPV?

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Epley maneuver

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