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Vertigo and Dizziness - neurology presentations

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Special examination tecniques• Labyrinth stimulating tests• head shaking test (30 sec) – unilateral lesion• vibration induced nystagmus (60 Hz) – unilateral lesion• caloric test – gold st<strong>and</strong>ard in unilateral lesion• rotational test• Pressure change• Politzer balloon,• tragus compression, Valsalva manoeuvre• Optokinetic nystagmus• poorly cooperating patients• Subjective visual vertical• tilt towards the lesion by 10-30 ° (norm: 0° + 2,5°)• Hyperventilation• cerebellar lesion – downbeat nystagmus• vestibular paroxysmia

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