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Used to assess acute vestibular syndrome (AVS), defined as acute onset and persistent vertigo, gait instability, nausea/vomiting, nystagmus, and head motion intolerance.
| Peripheral | Central | |
| Head Impulse | Saccade | No saccade |
| Nystagmus | Unidirectional | Bidirectional |
| Test of Skew | No skew | Vertical skew |
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Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.