Application of a Video Head Impulse Test in the Diagnosis of Vestibular Neuritis
Agnieszka Jasinska-Nowacka,
Kazimierz Niemczyk
Abstract:In patients presenting in the emergency department with acute vertigo, a rapid and accurate differential diagnosis is crucial, as posterior circulation strokes can mimic acute vestibular losses, leading to inappropriate treatment. The diagnosis of vestibular neuritis is made based on the clinical manifestation and a bedside otoneurological assessment. In the clinical examination, an evaluation of the vestibulo-ocular reflex is the key element; however, the accuracy of the bedside head impulse test depends on t… Show more
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