A 45-year-old male presents with acute onset of vertigo, nystagmus, ataxia, dysarthria, and diplopia following a neck manipulation by an osteopath. Wh...

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A 45-year-old male presents with acute onset of vertigo, nystagmus, ataxia, dysarthria, and diplopia following a neck manipulation by an osteopath. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Vertebral artery dissection causing posterior circulation stroke

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Vasovagal syncope

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Inner ear barotrauma

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) triggered by the manipulation

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Cervical disc prolapse with radiculopathy

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Vertebral Artery Dissection

A 45-year-old male presents with acute onset of vertigo, nystagmus, ataxia, dysarthria, and diplopia following a neck manipulation by an osteopath. What is the most likely diagnosis?